United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby has called for federal wealth and inheritance taxes, framing them as necessary measures to combat growing economic disparity. In a recent interview, he warned that wealth inequality poses a significant threat to societal stability, urging the government to take action. Kirby argued that such policies could help create a more equitable economic landscape for Americans. His remarks mark an unusual stance from a corporate leader on progressive tax reform.
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby backed national wealth and inheritance taxes in an interview published Sunday, arguing they would help level the playing field for Americans. Kirby told The New York Times that wealth inequality “has become a danger to our society,” adding the federal government must “address” it. “We should have a national wealth...
