Seattle mayor's gaffe 'pattern' called out after viral wave goodbye to millionaires
Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson is facing criticism for a pattern of political gaffes, including a viral moment where she waved goodbye to millionaires leaving the state. Columnist Danny Westneat highlighted previous incidents, such as her comments about Seattle being 'filthy rich' and her participation in a Starbucks protest. These remarks have sparked backlash over concerns about tax revenue loss and the city's economic climate.
- ▪Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson waved goodbye to millionaires who want to leave the state during an April interview.
- ▪Danny Westneat of the Seattle Times described Wilson's repeated missteps as a concerning pattern of political gaffes.
- ▪Wilson previously said Seattle was 'filthy rich' in a February speech to supporters.
- ▪She joined a Starbucks protest picket line in November and urged people not to buy from the company.
- ▪Fox 13 Seattle reported the city could lose up to $750 million in tax revenue as Starbucks expands in Tennessee instead of Washington.
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Media Seattle mayor's gaffe 'pattern' called out after viral wave goodbye to millionaires Katie Wilson went viral after she waved goodbye to millionaires who want to flee the state during an interview in April By Hanna Panreck Fox News Published May 4, 2026 11:56am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Seattle mayor laughs and waves goodbye to millionaires who want to leave the state Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson laughed off millionaires who wanted to flee the state over taxation and waved bye during an event earlier this month.
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