@policymoment: What is a "fair share" when it comes to taxes? 🤔 During a recent open-mic event, Charlie Kirk had a debate that broke down the math behind the "tax the rich" movement. A young man argued that anyone making $1 million a year should pay a 65% tax rate.  But when Kirk applied that to a state like California, the reality check was intense. If 65% goes to the federal government and 13% goes to the state, plus property and sales taxes, that’s an 85% total tax rate. That means someone who earns $1,000,000 would only take home $150,000.  The most surprising part? When Kirk asked if taking 85% of someone's earned income is fair, the challenger immediately said "Yes".  This interaction highlights the massive divide in how Americans view success and government intervention. Is a high tax rate necessary for a functioning society, or does an 85% rate cross the line into penalizing achievement? Where do you draw the line? Is an 85% tax rate fair? Drop your thoughts in the comments below! 👇🗣️ #TaxDebate #EconomicPolicy #WealthTax #CharlieKirk #politicaldebate

policymoment

Open In TikTok:

Region: US

Thursday 12 November 2026 13:06:23 GMT