For years, economic was defined as the allocation of scarce resources among competing groups and individuals. Feeling among many people is that the rich got rich by exploiting the poor. Some people suggest increasing taxes on the rich and giving the additional money to the poor. Such was the thinking behind most socialist governments. However, there aren't enough wealthy people making enough money to pay for all government programs.
Wealthy people make most of their money from investing in business.
If taxes were increased, that investment money would no longer be there. Taxing the rich isn't a solution. The tax burden always falls on the middle class, who are already struggling. Recent tax bills have cut the taxes on the middle class or offered them more benefits. The only long-term solution is for the economy to grow.