WATCH — Seattle’s Socialist Mayor Laughs Off Millionaires Fleeing Washington State: ‘Like, Bye’

May 2, 2026
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Seattle's socialist mayor, Sara Nelson, just dropped a mic on the exodus of millionaires fleeing Washington state, shrugging it off with a flippant Like, bye during a recent interview. As the Evergreen State's ultra-wealthy bolt for lower-tax havens like Texas and Florida—prompted by the state's aggressive push for a new wealth tax and sky-high capital gains levies—Nelson's laughter underscores a chilling indifference to economic reality. This isn't just about lost revenue; it's a masterclass in progressive hubris, where punishing success funds endless social experiments, from defund-the-police fantasies to unchecked urban decay. With Washington's no-income-tax allure evaporating under Democratic supermajorities, the state lost over 250 millionaires in 2023 alone, per state data, taking their jobs, innovation, and tax dollars with them. For the 2A community, this is a flashing red warning light. Washington's already hostile gun laws—banning AR-15s, imposing magazine limits, assault weapon registries, and red flag seizures—thrive on the same big-government playbook that's now chasing away producers. As millionaires flee, expect the revenue shortfall to fuel even more draconian measures: think expanded assault weapon bans, mandatory smart gun tech, or outright confiscation schemes disguised as public safety. We've seen it in California, where similar tax chases emptied coffers and supercharged anti-2A zealotry. Nelson's bye isn't just tone-deaf; it's a signal that ideologues like her prioritize control over prosperity, and gun owners are next on the chopping block. Patriots, take note: states like Idaho and Texas aren't just tax havens—they're 2A strongholds where your rights (and rifles) are safe from Seattle-style socialism. The implications ripple nationwide. As blue states hemorrhage wealth, red states gain not just economic power but political clout to protect constitutional carry, suppressors, and standard-capacity magazines. Washington's millionaire meltdown proves the left's formula fails: high taxes + gun grabs = exodus. 2A advocates should amplify this story, urging the community to vote with their feet—and their wallets—before more battlegrounds turn into socialist wastelands. Stay vigilant, stay armed, and keep fighting for freedom.

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Seattle’s socialist mayor, Sara Nelson, just dropped a mic on the exodus of millionaires fleeing Washington state, shrugging it off with a flippant Like, bye during a recent interview. As the Evergreen State’s ultra-wealthy bolt for lower-tax havens like Texas and Florida—prompted by the state’s aggressive push for a new wealth tax and sky-high capital gains levies—Nelson’s laughter underscores a chilling indifference to economic reality. This isn’t just about lost revenue; it’s a masterclass in progressive hubris, where punishing success funds endless social experiments, from defund-the-police fantasies to unchecked urban decay. With Washington’s no-income-tax allure evaporating under Democratic supermajorities, the state lost over 250 millionaires in 2023 alone, per state data, taking their jobs, innovation, and tax dollars with them.

For the 2A community, this is a flashing red warning light. Washington’s already hostile gun laws—banning AR-15s, imposing magazine limits, assault weapon registries, and red flag seizures—thrive on the same big-government playbook that’s now chasing away producers. As millionaires flee, expect the revenue shortfall to fuel even more draconian measures: think expanded assault weapon bans, mandatory smart gun tech, or outright confiscation schemes disguised as public safety. We’ve seen it in California, where similar tax chases emptied coffers and supercharged anti-2A zealotry. Nelson’s bye isn’t just tone-deaf; it’s a signal that ideologues like her prioritize control over prosperity, and gun owners are next on the chopping block. Patriots, take note: states like Idaho and Texas aren’t just tax havens—they’re 2A strongholds where your rights (and rifles) are safe from Seattle-style socialism.

The implications ripple nationwide. As blue states hemorrhage wealth, red states gain not just economic power but political clout to protect constitutional carry, suppressors, and standard-capacity magazines. Washington’s millionaire meltdown proves the left’s formula fails: high taxes + gun grabs = exodus. 2A advocates should amplify this story, urging the community to vote with their feet—and their wallets—before more battlegrounds turn into socialist wastelands. Stay vigilant, stay armed, and keep fighting for freedom.

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