We are going to demand that the wealthy start paying their fair share of taxes.

Analysis

Multiple campaign speeches, debate transcripts, and press releases from the 2016 Democratic primary show Sanders repeatedly calling for higher taxes on the rich and demanding they pay their fair share. The phrasing matches the quoted statement, confirming its authenticity.

Background

During the 2016 Democratic primary, Sanders centered his platform on economic inequality, proposing higher marginal tax rates for incomes above $250,000 and a wealth tax. He used language about the wealthy paying their fair share to differentiate himself from opponents.

Verdict summary

Bernie Sanders did state during the 2016 Democratic primary that he would demand the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes.

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