JD Vance Complains That Gas Prices ‘Skyrocket’ Every Time a ‘Tin Pot Dictator Decides to Throw a Tantrum’ and Go to War
- Vice President JD Vance addressed voters’ concerns about high gas prices during a rally in Belgrade, Montana.
- Vance said gas prices rise during international conflicts and other global crises.
- Vance argued that expanding domestic energy production could help protect American families from conflicts in the Middle East.
- Online critics applied Vance’s phrase “tin-pot dictator” to President Donald Trump and suggested the remark could hurt Vance politically.
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'Tin-pot dictator decides...': JD Vance links Russia-Ukraine war to explain high gas prices
US Vice President JD Vance faced backlash on social media Monday after blaming “tin-pot dictators” for driving up gasoline prices. Critics questioned whether his remarks could also apply to the Trump administration, as fuel costs continue to rise amid the US war with Iran. Speaking at a rally in Montana, Vance acknowledged public frustration over high gas prices and inflation, while arguing that energy costs have historically surged during inter…
Gas prices 'skyrocket every time some tin-pot dictator decides to throw a tantrum,' US vice president says
<p>Vance blamed dictators for rising gasoline prices and provoked uncomfortable comparisons with Trump. J.D. Vance linked the rise in gasoline prices to the actions of dictators. Critics recalled the US war with Iran and drew parallels with Trump.</p>
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