On Twitter, Democrat Bernie Sanders posted a message asking - again - for higher taxes on the richest. Billionaire Elon Musk answered him, but his lack of tact was noticed.
“We need to demand that extremely wealthy people pay their fair share. Point ", wrote this Saturday, November 13 the former candidate for the Democratic nomination.
"I forget all the time that you are still alive", then replied Elon Musk this Sunday, in a projection that many Internet users considered inappropriate.
Minutes later, the whimsical Tesla and SpaceX boss posted a new response: "You want me to sell more stocks, Bernie?" You just have to say it ”.
Used to blows of brilliance on Twitter, he published on November 6 a poll on his account to find out whether or not to part with 10% of his Tesla shares. Around 58% of the 3.5 million voters then responded positively.
This media stunt was a way for Elon Musk to oppose a Democratic plan to tax billionaires, which involves taxing the potential and unrealized gains of the 700 biggest American fortunes.
Documents revealed in the American press also showed that the businessman had initiated the sale of part of these shares on September 14 and was therefore not determined according to the survey.
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