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TRUMP’S RAPE VICTIM PAYMENT EQUALS $2,648
#DonaldTrump was ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3M after forcibly penetrated her vagina with his fingers, then accusing her of lying.
Trump is worth $5.6B
Median American is worth $176.5K
(83.3M÷5.6B)x176.5K=2,648
$83.3M to Trump is like $2,648 to us.
#DonaldTrump was ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3M after forcibly penetrated her vagina with his fingers, then accusing her of lying.
Trump is worth $5.6B
Median American is worth $176.5K
(83.3M÷5.6B)x176.5K=2,648
$83.3M to Trump is like $2,648 to us.
TRUMP’S RAPE VICTIM PAYMENT EQUALS $2,648
#DonaldTrump was ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3M after forcibly penetrated her vagina with his fingers, then accusing her of lying.
Trump is worth $5.6B
Median American is worth $176.5K
(83.3M÷5.6B)x176.5K=2,648
$83.3M to Trump is like $2,648 to us.
#DonaldTrump was ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3M after forcibly penetrated her vagina with his fingers, then accusing her of lying.
Trump is worth $5.6B
Median American is worth $176.5K
(83.3M÷5.6B)x176.5K=2,648
$83.3M to Trump is like $2,648 to us.
July 11, 2025 at 7:11 PM
TRUMP’S RAPE VICTIM PAYMENT EQUALS $2,648
#DonaldTrump was ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3M after forcibly penetrated her vagina with his fingers, then accusing her of lying.
Trump is worth $5.6B
Median American is worth $176.5K
(83.3M÷5.6B)x176.5K=2,648
$83.3M to Trump is like $2,648 to us.
#DonaldTrump was ordered to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3M after forcibly penetrated her vagina with his fingers, then accusing her of lying.
Trump is worth $5.6B
Median American is worth $176.5K
(83.3M÷5.6B)x176.5K=2,648
$83.3M to Trump is like $2,648 to us.
JEFF BEZOS DONATION EQUALS $2.58
After his wedding sparked protests in Venice over its negative impact on the city; Bezos gave $3.5M to local environmental groups.*
Bezos is worth $238.6B**
Median American is worth $176.5K***
($3.5M ÷ $238.6B) × $176.5K = $2.58
$3.5M to Bezos is like $2.58 to us.
After his wedding sparked protests in Venice over its negative impact on the city; Bezos gave $3.5M to local environmental groups.*
Bezos is worth $238.6B**
Median American is worth $176.5K***
($3.5M ÷ $238.6B) × $176.5K = $2.58
$3.5M to Bezos is like $2.58 to us.
July 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
JEFF BEZOS DONATION EQUALS $2.58
After his wedding sparked protests in Venice over its negative impact on the city; Bezos gave $3.5M to local environmental groups.*
Bezos is worth $238.6B**
Median American is worth $176.5K***
($3.5M ÷ $238.6B) × $176.5K = $2.58
$3.5M to Bezos is like $2.58 to us.
After his wedding sparked protests in Venice over its negative impact on the city; Bezos gave $3.5M to local environmental groups.*
Bezos is worth $238.6B**
Median American is worth $176.5K***
($3.5M ÷ $238.6B) × $176.5K = $2.58
$3.5M to Bezos is like $2.58 to us.
#Apple has to pay a $95M class action settlement after #Siri eavesdropped on private conversations.*
Apple made $94B in 2024.**
$95M = 0.1% of that
The average U.S. small business made $94,700 in 2024.***
0.1% of that = $94.70
$95M TO APPLE IS LIKE $94.70 TO US.
Sources in comments ⤵️
Apple made $94B in 2024.**
$95M = 0.1% of that
The average U.S. small business made $94,700 in 2024.***
0.1% of that = $94.70
$95M TO APPLE IS LIKE $94.70 TO US.
Sources in comments ⤵️
May 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Per year in US:
Top 1% makes over $800K*
That’s $480K after 40% taxes**
Medium income is $42K***
That’s $36K after 14.5% taxes**
Average cost of living is $41K****
$480K > $41K
$36K < $41K
The 1% needs to pay workers enough to live
or help fund programs that keep workers alive.
Sources ⤵️
Top 1% makes over $800K*
That’s $480K after 40% taxes**
Medium income is $42K***
That’s $36K after 14.5% taxes**
Average cost of living is $41K****
$480K > $41K
$36K < $41K
The 1% needs to pay workers enough to live
or help fund programs that keep workers alive.
Sources ⤵️
April 25, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Per year in US:
Top 1% makes over $800K*
That’s $480K after 40% taxes**
Medium income is $42K***
That’s $36K after 14.5% taxes**
Average cost of living is $41K****
$480K > $41K
$36K < $41K
The 1% needs to pay workers enough to live
or help fund programs that keep workers alive.
Sources ⤵️
Top 1% makes over $800K*
That’s $480K after 40% taxes**
Medium income is $42K***
That’s $36K after 14.5% taxes**
Average cost of living is $41K****
$480K > $41K
$36K < $41K
The 1% needs to pay workers enough to live
or help fund programs that keep workers alive.
Sources ⤵️
Per year in US:
Top 1% makes over $800K*
($480K after 40% tax)**
Med. income is $42K***
($36K after 14.5% tax)**
Avg. cost of living is $41K****
$36K < $41K
The 1% needs to pay workers enough to live
or help fund programs that keep workers alive.
*NewsNation
**TaxFoundation
***FRED
****SoFi
Top 1% makes over $800K*
($480K after 40% tax)**
Med. income is $42K***
($36K after 14.5% tax)**
Avg. cost of living is $41K****
$36K < $41K
The 1% needs to pay workers enough to live
or help fund programs that keep workers alive.
*NewsNation
**TaxFoundation
***FRED
****SoFi
April 25, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Per year in US:
Top 1% makes over $800K*
($480K after 40% tax)**
Med. income is $42K***
($36K after 14.5% tax)**
Avg. cost of living is $41K****
$36K < $41K
The 1% needs to pay workers enough to live
or help fund programs that keep workers alive.
*NewsNation
**TaxFoundation
***FRED
****SoFi
Top 1% makes over $800K*
($480K after 40% tax)**
Med. income is $42K***
($36K after 14.5% tax)**
Avg. cost of living is $41K****
$36K < $41K
The 1% needs to pay workers enough to live
or help fund programs that keep workers alive.
*NewsNation
**TaxFoundation
***FRED
****SoFi
“NC fines UnitedHealthcare $3.4M for improper billing practices”*
#UnitedHealth had $14.4B in 2024 profits.**
($3.4M is .02% of United Health’s profits)
U.S. small businesses averaged $94,700 in 2024 profits.**
(.02% of $94,700 is $19)
$3.4M TO UNITED HEALTH IS LIKE $19 TO US.
*WCNC
**Forbes
#UnitedHealth had $14.4B in 2024 profits.**
($3.4M is .02% of United Health’s profits)
U.S. small businesses averaged $94,700 in 2024 profits.**
(.02% of $94,700 is $19)
$3.4M TO UNITED HEALTH IS LIKE $19 TO US.
*WCNC
**Forbes
February 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
“NC fines UnitedHealthcare $3.4M for improper billing practices”*
#UnitedHealth had $14.4B in 2024 profits.**
($3.4M is .02% of United Health’s profits)
U.S. small businesses averaged $94,700 in 2024 profits.**
(.02% of $94,700 is $19)
$3.4M TO UNITED HEALTH IS LIKE $19 TO US.
*WCNC
**Forbes
#UnitedHealth had $14.4B in 2024 profits.**
($3.4M is .02% of United Health’s profits)
U.S. small businesses averaged $94,700 in 2024 profits.**
(.02% of $94,700 is $19)
$3.4M TO UNITED HEALTH IS LIKE $19 TO US.
*WCNC
**Forbes
“US school shooting claim lives of one teacher and student”*
$upport #Wisconsin lawmakers have received from #NRA:**
Republican #RonJohnson: $2.7M
Republican #MikeGallagher: $46K
Republican #GlennGrothman: $30K
Republican #BryanSteil: $19K
Republican #DerrickVanOrden: $16K
*BBC
**OpenSecrets
December 19, 2024 at 5:30 PM
“US school shooting claim lives of one teacher and student”*
$upport #Wisconsin lawmakers have received from #NRA:**
Republican #RonJohnson: $2.7M
Republican #MikeGallagher: $46K
Republican #GlennGrothman: $30K
Republican #BryanSteil: $19K
Republican #DerrickVanOrden: $16K
*BBC
**OpenSecrets
#ElonMusk is worth $400B.* He claims to be the largest individual taxpayer in history after $10B payment.**
$10B is 2.5% of his net worth.
The median net worth in America is $176,500.***
2.5% of $176,500 is $4,413.
$10B TO MUSK IS LIKE $4,413 TO US.
*Bloomberg **Int'l Business Times ***Forbes
December 12, 2024 at 10:44 PM
#ElonMusk is worth $400B.* He claims to be the largest individual taxpayer in history after $10B payment.**
$10B is 2.5% of his net worth.
The median net worth in America is $176,500.***
2.5% of $176,500 is $4,413.
$10B TO MUSK IS LIKE $4,413 TO US.
*Bloomberg **Int'l Business Times ***Forbes
“Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor”*
He owes her $262,079+ in damages.
#ConnorMcGregor is worth $43M.**
$262,079 is 0.6% of his net worth.
The median net worth of an American is $176,500.**
0.6% of $176,500 is $1,059.
$262,079 TO MCGREGOR IS LIKE $1,059 TO US.
*BBC
**Forbes
December 9, 2024 at 7:19 PM
“Woman wins civil rape case against Conor McGregor”*
He owes her $262,079+ in damages.
#ConnorMcGregor is worth $43M.**
$262,079 is 0.6% of his net worth.
The median net worth of an American is $176,500.**
0.6% of $176,500 is $1,059.
$262,079 TO MCGREGOR IS LIKE $1,059 TO US.
*BBC
**Forbes
“Trump ordered to pay additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case”*
#DonaldTrump is worth $5.6B.**
$83.3M is 1.5% of his net worth.
The median net worth of an American is $176,500.**
1.5% of $176,500 is $2,648.
$83.3M TO TRUMP IS LIKE $2,648 TO US.
*PBS
**Forbes
December 5, 2024 at 5:31 PM
“Trump ordered to pay additional $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in defamation case”*
#DonaldTrump is worth $5.6B.**
$83.3M is 1.5% of his net worth.
The median net worth of an American is $176,500.**
1.5% of $176,500 is $2,648.
$83.3M TO TRUMP IS LIKE $2,648 TO US.
*PBS
**Forbes