To summarize, Trumka calls for raising taxes on others but claims to be paying “more than his fair share.”
(CNS) — AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka says that he should be paying more in taxes — but added that he’s “sure” he’s paying more than his fair share.
CNSNews.com asked: “President Obama and the White House have defined the wealthy as those who make above $250,000 a year. You made, with benefits, according to UnionFacts.com, $283,340 in 2010 —”
Trumka interrupted: “That includes expenses by the way. They distort those little things. But what’s your point?”
CNSNews.com continued: “— and therefore (are) part of the wealthy according to Obama. Should you as AFL-CIO president pay more in taxes?”
“Yes,” Trumka said.
When asked if he thought he wasn’t paying his fair share, Trumka said: “I pay more than my fair share, I’m sure.”