Scott Wiener built his brand fighting inequality, but he’s opposing California’s billionaire tax while his largest donor—crypto executive Chris Larsen—dumps millions into blocking the exact same measures. Larsen’s money flows to a PAC backing Wiener, creating an obvious quid pro quo: kill the tax that would hit your donor’s wallet. This is what legalized corruption looks like in a progressive city.

Source: https://theintercept.com/2026/05/14/scott-wiener-billionaire-tax-california-house-race/