Sergey Brin shifts politically and opposes California billionaire tax

13 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Apr 27

Brin, Google co-founder with an estimated $273 billion fortune, confronted Governor Gavin Newsom at a Marin County party in December 2025 over the proposed tax.
Accompanied by his girlfriend Gerelyn Gilbert-Soto, a Trump supporter, Brin argued the tax would harm California’s economy. Newsom later publicly pledged to defeat the measure.
Brin, previously known for supporting liberal causes and climate initiatives, is now more politically active and open to Republican viewpoints, signaling a significant personal and financial shift.

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