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Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon criticized United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby after he advocated for a national wealth tax and nearly 100 % inheritance levies, warning of double taxation and spotlighting the irony of his own airline charging premium prices for elite service.
Kirby faced backlash for supporting policies that critics called regressive, including proposals for a sweeping wealth tax and heritage tax structures nearing one hundred percent, despite facing an outsized compensation package.
Dhillon shared the criticism on X after Kirby described growing economic disparity as a threat to American society in a recent New York Times interview.
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Harmeet K. Dhillon speaks at the IAC National Summit 2026 at The Diplomat Beach Resort on January 17, 2026 in Hollywood, Florida.
“We should have a national wealth tax—it won’t work by state because people will just move,” Kirby told the Times. “And I think we should have inheritance taxes that get close to 100 percent at some level. I would pay them.”
Shortly thereafter, Kirk rose in public view discussing the airline’s financial practices and compensation levels.
According to United’s proxy statement, Kirby received roughly $32.3 million in total compensation for fiscal year 2025—about 334 times the $96,670 median employee pay reported by the carrier.
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In addition to tax scrutiny, Kirk defended United’s pricing strategy when questioned about premium seat options. He explained that passengers willing to sit in window seats or opt for higher‑class accommodations incur additional costs to sustain those services.
A United Boeing 757 took off from Los Angeles International Airport en route to New York on September 19, 2024; the flight illustrates United’s legacy fleet that still carries travelers despite evolving travel trends.
Criticism surged online after his comments, with users demanding lower base fares and focusing on safety and affordability rather than corporate policy debates. One voice urged stakeholders to prioritize “$500 for basic two‑hour domestic routes” before digging deeper into tax frameworks.
FOX Business’ Stepheny Price contributed to this report.
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