CNN’s John King decided to play the role of fact-checker on Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) regarding his proposition to raise income taxes on most Americans.
However, Scott flatly rejected the claim about raising taxes for majority Americans during an appearance on “Hannity.” The notion is part of an 11-point plan Scott unveiled, which the senator said Republicans should pass once they retake possession of the government.
During Scott’s appearance on Fox News, Sean Hannity referenced a claim by Sen. Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) that the Florida senator “wants working families and seniors to pay more.”
“Rick Scott was on another network last night,” King stated. “And he said, ‘No, no, no no. Democrats say there are tax hikes here. There are not.’”
“Let’s help Senator Scott there. Reading is fundamental. I was taught that when I was young. It’s right here in Senator Scott’s plan: ‘All Americans should pay some income tax to have skin in the game, even if a small amount. Currently, over half of Americans pay no income tax.”
King notified his audience that they could access Scott’s plan online. “It’s right there. You can defend that proposal if you want. Instead, he denies it exists in his own plan.”
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