Billionaire Tom Steyer caught in ultimate hypocrisy at May Day rally: ‘class traitor’
Billionaire Tom Steyer faced criticism for attending a May Day rally in East San Jose with labor leader Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, where he wore a 'Workers Over Billionaires' shirt and was labeled a 'class traitor.' Critics accused him of political opportunism and questioned his policy consistency, particularly on healthcare and wealth inequality. Despite backlash, progressive group Our Revolution endorsed his gubernatorial campaign, while PG&E-backed groups spent millions opposing him.
- ▪Tom Steyer attended a May Day rally in East San Jose and wore a 'Workers Over Billionaires' shirt, drawing criticism for perceived hypocrisy.
- ▪Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, president of the California Federation of Labor, shared the moment on social media, calling Steyer a 'class traitor.'
- ▪Progressive group Our Revolution endorsed Steyer despite his billionaire status, stating his use of wealth matters more than his wealth itself.
- ▪Pacific Gas & Electric spent nearly $10 million through a PAC to oppose Steyer's gubernatorial campaign.
- ▪A recent EMC Research poll shows Steyer trailing in a crowded race, with Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton leading at 19% each.
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Metro Billionaire Tom Steyer caught in ultimate hypocrisy at May Day rally: ‘class traitor’ By Daniel Farr Published May 2, 2026, 5:25 p.m. ET Others accused him of trying to "buy his way into political office" and suggested labor groups were aligning with him for financial backing. Democrat billionaire Tom Steyer is drawing fire after appearing at a May Day rally in East San Jose alongside a well-known labor leader, where he was labeled a “class traitor,” and embraced for it. Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher, president of the California Federation of Labor, highlighted the moment on X, writing: “When @TomSteyer shows up to your ‘Workers Over Billionaires’ May Day Rally in East San Jose, you ask him to wear the shirt.
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