Don’t Let Musk Become a Trillionaire While Families Struggle to Eat—Act Now

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The Issue

Everyday people are working harder than ever just to keep up. Families are stretched thin by rising costs—rent, groceries, healthcare—while wealth at the very top keeps growing.

Now, we’re being told one person could soon become the world’s first trillionaire.

SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a massive public offering that could push Elon Musk’s wealth past $1 trillion. Whether or not those exact numbers hold, the message is clear: our system allows extreme wealth to concentrate at a level never seen before.

This isn’t about punishing success. Innovation matters. Progress matters. But no system is healthy when so much is held by so few while millions struggle to afford basic needs.

We believe the rules should work for everyone.

That’s why we’re calling on the United States Congress, especially the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, to act. Historic financial gains like these should come with fair tax policies that give back to the country and communities that make them possible.

This is about balance and shared responsibility. A stronger economy works best when prosperity is not limited to the very top.

If you believe no one should reach a trillion dollars while so many are struggling just to get by, add your name and call on Congress to build a fairer system for all.

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Recent signers:
Stephen Verran and 19 others have signed recently.

The Issue

Everyday people are working harder than ever just to keep up. Families are stretched thin by rising costs—rent, groceries, healthcare—while wealth at the very top keeps growing.

Now, we’re being told one person could soon become the world’s first trillionaire.

SpaceX is reportedly preparing for a massive public offering that could push Elon Musk’s wealth past $1 trillion. Whether or not those exact numbers hold, the message is clear: our system allows extreme wealth to concentrate at a level never seen before.

This isn’t about punishing success. Innovation matters. Progress matters. But no system is healthy when so much is held by so few while millions struggle to afford basic needs.

We believe the rules should work for everyone.

That’s why we’re calling on the United States Congress, especially the House Ways and Means Committee and the Senate Finance Committee, to act. Historic financial gains like these should come with fair tax policies that give back to the country and communities that make them possible.

This is about balance and shared responsibility. A stronger economy works best when prosperity is not limited to the very top.

If you believe no one should reach a trillion dollars while so many are struggling just to get by, add your name and call on Congress to build a fairer system for all.

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The Decision Makers

U.S. Senate
2 Members
Charles Schumer
U.S. Senate - New York
John Thune
U.S. Senate - South Dakota

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