Sean Hannity defends rich people from what he says is the “lie” that they “don't pay their fair share” in taxes

Hannity: “It sounds great. Let's go after the rich people they have plenty of money. They don't pay their fair share. That whole they don't pay their fair share is a lie”

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Sean Hannity defends rich people from what he says is the "lie" that they "don't pay their fair share" in taxes

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From the October 27, 2021, edition of Premiere Radio Networks' The Sean Hannity Show

SEAN HANNITY (HOST): But they're now talking about wealth confiscation. And you might think, "Oh, that's great." What do you think happens next? Well, then they make it for millionaires and then they make it for, these companies are -- they're taking away the incentive for people to invest money.

I know it's fashionable. It sounds great. Let's go after the rich people they have plenty of money. They don't pay their fair share. That whole they don't pay their fair share is a lie. You know, the top 10% of wage earners in this country pay like 90% of the taxes, the income taxes.