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Mark Cuban predicts California could lose 200,000 jobs per year as a result of the proposed 5% billionaire tax.

On Pivot · unverified speaker · Pivot · Aug 21, 2026

“Could you lose if the average job pays a $100,000 before benefits, right, could you lose 200,000 jobs a year? The answer is yes.”

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California experiences a net loss of 200,000 jobs in a single year following implementation of the 5% billionaire tax, measured by official employment statistics.

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