When an interviewer asked Gates directly if he believed he was "too rich," the billionaire avoided giving a "yes" or "no" answer.
Gates is personally invested in the issue: His nonprofit Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has donated billions of dollars to address global problems like poverty and inequity.
He's previously stated that the wealthiest people, himself included, should pay much higher tax rates.
"I'm for a tax system in which, if you have more money, you pay a higher percentage in taxes.
I think the rich should pay more than they currently do," Gates wrote in a 2019 blog post.
Persons:
Bill Gates, Gates, Melinda Gates, He's, Kara Swisher, Sen, Bernie Sanders, Sanders
Organizations:
Microsoft, Forbes, Netflix, Melinda Gates Foundation
Locations:
New York