Tech billionaires Larry Page and Peter Thiel are making moves to leave California by the end of 2025 to avoid a possible billionaires tax, according to a New York Times report published on December 26 and shared on X over the past 90 minutes. The New York Times article, reported by staff with @RMac18 and @hknightsf, detailed the billionaires' plans to relocate before the potential wealth tax takes effect, as quoted in an X post by @teddyschleifer at https://x.com/teddyschleifer/status/2004672252537942384 during the reporting window from 10:45 p.m. UTC on December 26 to 12:15 a.m. UTC on December 27. The same X post was referenced by @nick_field90, who noted California Governor Gavin Newsom's shift toward opposing the tax amid fights with the SEIU union, according to content shared at https://x.com/nick_field90/status/2004673972361986462 in the period. Former U.S. Representative Ron Paul posted on X, "What do I hope for in the New Year? Liberty!" at https://x.com/RonPaul/status/2004695642514620496 during the reporting window.
