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Billionaires Gain $3.6T as Inequality Deepens Post-Tax Cuts

4/17/2025

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U.S. billionaires' wealth surged by $3.6 trillion to $6.5 trillion since the Trump tax law.
Million-dollar earners experienced a 63% increase in annual earnings, while the bottom 60% gained little.
Proposed GOP budget cuts jeopardize Medicaid and food assistance for millions.
Tax loopholes exploited by billionaires exacerbate inequality and weaken public services.

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Story summary

U.S. billionaires' wealth surged by $3.6 trillion to $6.5 trillion since the Trump tax law.
Million-dollar earners experienced a 63% increase in annual earnings, while the bottom 60% gained little.
Proposed GOP budget cuts jeopardize Medicaid and food assistance for millions.
Tax loopholes exploited by billionaires exacerbate inequality and weaken public services.