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

Brutal way Google founder told Gavin Newsom he was ditching California at treehouse party

Sergey Brin, one of the world's wealthiest men, told Gavin Newsom he was leaving California. He mentioned a proposed tax on billionaires, which would hit his $260 billion net worth hard.

Sergey Brin confronted Gavin Newsom at a treehouse party — then launched a political war

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 …