Posted on 02/19/2026 9:21:04 PM PST by Libloather
Steven Spielberg, phone home!
The legendary “E.T.” director and California resident has moved to Manhattan amid a billionaire exodus from the Golden State — as voters eye a controversial wealth tax.
But the move, first reported by the LA Times, allegedly had nothing to do with the 2026 Billionaire Tax Act.
“Steven’s move to the East Coast is both long-planned and driven purely by his and Kate Capshaw’s desire to be closer to their New York-based children and grandchildren,” spokeswoman Terry Press said.
Press did not answer queries about Spielberg’s stance on the proposed tax, which would slap a one-time 5% tax on individual fortunes exceeding $1 billion.
The tax, if approved by voters in November, would apply retroactively to the beginning of this year.
Proponents argue it will raise tens of billions of dollars to go toward the state’s health care shortfalls, while opponents — including Gavin Newsom — argue it’ll force skinflint billionaires to leave the state.
Google co-founder Sergey Brin wants to kill the tax. He’s funding an effort to build more opponents by appealing to California’s voting masses, who so far overwhelmingly back the tax.
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Yeah, the expression "penis breath" does not belong in a kids' film!
Regards,
Leaving California for NYC? Out of the frying pan and into the fire.
I should’ve read the thread before posting. GMTA
So, from a state and city that have a Governor and Mayor we BELIEVE are communists to a state and a city that have a Governor and Mayor that we KNOW are communists?
And they call conservatives idiots . . .
NYC? Sounds more like ‘out of frying pan and into the fire.’
LOLOL!
...and will add the public broadcast of the satanic/allah Call to Prayer 5 times a day.
Where’s he moving after Marxist Mamdani passes his billionaire tax?
Out of frying pan into fire?
Seriously?
One shxthole to another.... not a very wise man it seems.
I wonder if they’ll track him down - as they are doing to other former CA residents - to ask him a dozen questions about his resident status pursuant to confiscation of moneys (tax) as a penalty...
Why would he move to NY? Move to Texas or Florida and visit NY.
Rush had problems leaving NY. Lasted years. Lawyers required.
Out of the California frying pan into the NYC fire - smart move. /s
Yes, but in contrast to Rush - stating the obvious - spielberg is a leftist.
“Yes. Millions of them, and they will all be expected to make up the 50% of taxes that the top 1% currently pay. Plus any new Newsome follies that get added”
Gov. Greaseball won’t be around to kick come next year. Pasty face socialist Tom Styer judging from all the commercials he is running is trying to buy the job. Of course his platform is sticking it to Billionaires and Utility company’s. He may well win or some equally leftist loser with a Spanish surname will. Moronic Californian voters aren’t too particular about what tyrant they vote for as long as they keep the ponzi scheme going and provide free / subsidized $hit.
"Skinflint" billionaires? Bias much?
Per the terms of the proposed amendment, as of January 1st 2026, Spielberg was committed to paying if it passes.
I more than suspect that this aspect will be considered unconstitutional.
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