Bernie Sanders actually said...

Our legislation applies the Social Security payroll tax on all income, including capital gains and dividends, for those who make over $250,000 a year.

Context

Bernie Sanders outlines a proposal for expanding Social Security taxes on high earners.

06/08/2022

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