According to the Wall Street Journal, Vice President Kamala Harris’ brother-in-law and campaign counselor Kamala Harris has led roundtables seeking policy perspectives from billionaire executives, while she He argues that “we will make the wealthy pay their fair share.”

Tony West, Harris’ brother-in-law and Uber’s chief legal officer, led a series of meetings in September at New York City’s upscale event venue Cipriani 42nd Street, where billionaires such as We met with CEOs and others. jamie dimon JP Morgan’s brian roberts Comcast, WSJ reported. Meanwhile, Harris was promoting her “New progress” The economic plan proposes raising the corporate tax rate to 28% to ensure “the wealthiest Americans pay their fair share of taxes,” and even supports a wealth tax on Americans making more than $100 million. I am doing it. (Related: Kamala’s new plan for the economy is basically a Biden mix redux)

Faiz Shakir, a longtime adviser to independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, told the Journal: “I don’t begrudge West and the Harris campaign for continuing to support business.” “But at the same time, we don’t see support for people who want to undo economic injustice.”

West listens to businesspeople on policy issues such as technology, health care and the economy, and attendees see Harris’ brother-in-law as a member of her inner circle who can speak on her behalf, according to the Journal. WSJ reported.

Dimon has donated to both Republicans and Democrats, giving $3,300 this year to Democratic Nevada Sen. Jacky Rosen and Republican Arkansas Rep. French Hill. According to To open secret.

Mr. Roberts also supported He financially supports candidates of both parties, donating $2,500 and $10,000 to the Pennsylvania Republican Federal Committee in 2004 and $10,000 to the Pennsylvania Democratic Party in 2010.

West played a key role in Harris’ campaign, serving on a team of top economic advisers responsible for explaining the Democratic candidate’s economic platform to think tank leaders and former administration officials, according to the Journal. Ta. He also praised Harris at the Democratic National Convention on Aug. 21. point out“She will fight for all of us, because friends, when Kamala fights, we win.”

West was part of a $200 million effort to pass California’s ballot initiative in 2020 before taking a leave of absence from Uber to volunteer for the campaign. The initiative would exempt companies like Uber and Lyft from having to classify drivers as employees, allowing them to provide services. few WSJ reported that there are benefits. West’s role in the effort reportedly became a point of contention when the International Brotherhood of Teamsters had to decide who to support in the 2024 presidential election, historically pushing Democrats to The Teamsters, which had supported him, ultimately declined to endorse the candidate.

“That led to a conversation about who she would side with when it came to gigs and the tech industry, which are concerns for working people,” an anonymous source told the Journal about White’s support for the 2020 California ballot initiative. He talked about the impact his role had on society. Teamster review process.

Harris’ campaign did not respond to requests for comment.

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