Mike Pence slammed by Dem. Rep. for saying he doesn’t believe rich should ‘pay their fair share’

Former vice president Mike Pence on Wednesday he doesn't "really buy into the rich need to pay their fair share," prompting a tongue lashing by Democratic Rep. Ted Lieu (CA).

Pence, who is currently making his longshot bid to displace his former boss Donald Trump as the top GOP contender for president in 2024, made the comments in the context of discussing statistics on where we get funding for the country.

"I'm somebody that, I don't really buy into the rich need to pay their fair share," Pence told a crowd in comments that were recorded and posted to Twitter on Wednesday.

Lieu, who is known for taking his legislative takes to Twitter, struck back at Pence.

"Democrats put #PeopleOverPolitics and passed the bipartisan infrastructure law to grow the economy and create good paying jobs," he wrote. "What are Republicans focused on? Helping the rich avoid paying their fair share."