A majority of millionaires say extreme wealth is a threat to democracy

As wealth inequality widens and billionaires become increasingly enmeshed with politics, the public is growing more and more disillusioned with the ultra-wealthy, and the role they play in society.

It’s not just those with low or median incomes who feel that way. A majority of millionaires now say that extreme wealth is a threat to democracy; that the ultrarich buy political influence; and that political leaders should do more to tackle extreme wealth, like increasing taxes.

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