PolitiQuote

Discover video-sourced quotes by politicians

Will Rollins: “400 families as an average of federal income tax, some…”

Featuring: Will Rollins, Democratic | Former Candidate, U.S. House California, District 41

Watch on YouTube

Meet the Candidate - Will Rollins 08-08-2022

Published | Video Starts at 52:05

… live in the history of humanity, 400 families having 60% of all wealth in the United States, more than 150 million Americans combined paying 8% per year as an average, 400 families as an average of federal income tax, some paying $0, and then 50 of the largest corporations just last year paying $0 in federal income tax. And so when you see things like the Inflation Reduction act that help address some of that inequality, at the same time that we invest and meaningfully combat climate change, … (52:05–52:16)

CLAIM

Asserts that some of the wealthiest families and 50 large corporations paid $0 in federal income tax last year.

This is an excerpt from a raw transcript. The assertions have not been audited or verified. Tap the video to view the source footage and understand the context.


Will Rollins

Discover more from

Will Rollins

Report A Transcription Error

Please report any error in the automated transcription.

About PolitiQuote

PolitiQuote is a civic library index to statements made by politicians in publicly available video records. The index is created automatically from transcripts, with no editorial oversight or analysis. Highlighted quotes are selected by AI. Words may be added in parentheses to offer context for the quote. There may be errors in the transcription and display, so listen to the video to ensure accuracy.

PolitiQuote is a service of Gigafact Foundation, a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing facts and information transparency, community by community.

Visit gigafact.org to learn more.