George Soros, a Facebook co-founder, and a Disney heiress are among billionaires asking US politicians to tax them more

A group of ultra-rich called on politicians to tax them more, saying funds could combat climate change, boost the economy, and reduce inequality.

Billionaires George Soros, Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, and heiress Abigail Disney want to pay higher taxes. The trio joined more than a dozen other ultra-rich Americans in signing a letter addressed to all 2020 presidential candidates that was published on Monday. The group are calling for a tax on the wealthiest 0.1% of Americans that could help to combat climate change, boost the US economy, improve people's health, promote fairness, and reduce inequality.

Billionaires George Soros, Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes, and heiress Abigail Disney want to pay higher taxes. The trio joined more than a dozen other ultra-rich Americans in signing a letter addressed to all 2020 presidential candidates that was published on Monday. The group are calling for a tax on the wealthiest 0.1% of Americans that could help to combat climate change, boost the US economy, improve people's health, promote fairness, and reduce inequality.

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