May 29th, 2026

The Spin: Katie Wilson's Apology That Wasn't?

Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson tried to laugh off her now-infamous wave goodbye to millionaires leaving Washington over the new tax. Spoiler: it didn't quite land.

No direct apology. A joke about an "awkward high-five." And a quick pivot to blame Olympia for the tax itself.

So was this damage control… or did her own team just hand us a brand new news cycle?

You be the judge.

Luke Duecy

Katie Wilson