Seattle's Socialist Mayor Gives a Master Class - on How Not to Respond in an Interview
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson faced criticism for her responses during recent media interviews, including her dismissive reaction to concerns about wealthy residents leaving the state after a new 'millionaires tax' was passed. She also drew backlash when her staff interrupted a reporter asking about her stance on surveillance cameras following a shooting near one of her events. Wilson eventually answered the question but raised concerns by equating federal immigration enforcement with 'bad actors.'
- ▪Washington State implemented a 'millionaires tax' in April 2026, prompting concerns about wealth flight.
- ▪Mayor Katie Wilson responded to concerns about wealthy residents leaving by saying 'Bye!' and laughing.
- ▪During a KOMO News interview, Wilson's staff interrupted a reporter asking about surveillance cameras, delaying her response.
- ▪Wilson expressed concern that surveillance camera data could be misused by federal immigration enforcement or 'bad actors.'
- ▪Wilson avoided answering questions about Starbucks leaving Seattle, telling the reporter it was 'not the subject.'
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Seattle's Socialist Mayor Gives a Master Class - on How Not to Respond in an Interview By Nick Arama | 12:57 PM on May 02, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson Radical leftists don't care about the impact of their harmful policies. Washington State just passed a "millionaires tax" in April. When Seattle's socialist mayor Katie Wilson was asked about it, she said she thought the fear people might leave the state over was overblown, but if they left, "Bye!" Advertisement googletag.cmd.push(function () { googletag.display("div-gpt-300x250_2"); //googletag.pubads().refresh([gptAdSlot["div-gpt-300x250_2"]]) }); INSANE.
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