Wealth Gap Widens as Top Billionaires Gain Nearly $700 Billion Since Trump’s Re-election

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Since Trump's reelection, the top 10 richest Americans have gained nearly $700 billion, highlighting a significant increase in wealth concentration among the ultra-rich, driven by policies like tax cuts that have widened economic inequality and undermined the financial stability of working-class Americans. Experts call for reforms such as wealth taxes, higher corporate taxes, and social safety net expansions to address this growing disparity.
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