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California's billionaire tax battle is playing out on Instagram — with paid influencers

29 October 2026 at 13:00

Campaigns supporting and opposing the billionaire tax proposal are paying social media influencers, some with millions of followers, to post videos to inform and sway voters.

© Jason Armond/Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles, CA - February 18: Keith Anthony Sikora among other supporters at the Billionaire Tax Now rally where Sen. Bernie Sanders is set to speak on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)
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