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Sergey Brin Confronted Gavin Newsom at a Treehouse Party — Then Launched a Political War

Brin has spent more than $58 million and backed anti-tax groups and candidates as ultrawealthy donors pour over $270 million into California politics.

Summary by Fortune
In a treehouse nestled in redwoods north of San Francisco, California Governor Gavin Newsom stood cold and hungry as Sergey Brin, the world’s fourth-richest man, and his wellness-influencer girlfriend told him they were leaving the state. It was late in the evening at a Christmas party hosted by crypto titan Chris Larsen — featuring singer Janelle Monáe and a towering abominable snowman with glowing red eyes — when Brin and his partner, Gerelyn …
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