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JD Vance Complains That Gas Prices ‘Skyrocket’ Every Time a ‘Tin Pot Dictator Decides to Throw a Tantrum’ and Go to War
- On Monday, Vice President Vance blamed high gas prices on "tin-pot dictators" during a rally in Belgrade, Montana, prompting online critics to apply the label to President Donald Trump.
- Vance addressed rising fuel costs, citing historical price spikes in 1979, 2001, and 2007 while criticizing "terrible Biden inflation" as the highest in 50 years. He advocated for increased domestic energy production.
- "They skyrocket every time some tin-pot dictator decides to throw a tantrum," Vance said, referencing the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. He argued foreign conflicts, not domestic policy, drive prices higher for American families.
- Critics labeled the remark an "aggressive opening move" for a campaign still two years away, while others referenced Vance's past comparison of Trump to Hitler as evidence of political friction.
- Some users suggested Vance was "throwing Trump under the bus" as midterms approach, highlighting ongoing scrutiny of alignment between the Vice President and President. Commenters pointed to potential political fallout for Vance.
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JD VANCE linked high fuel prices to the dictator's moves, and critics ironically used the statement to attack Donald Trump.
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Vance Blames Gas Prices On “Tinpot Dictator’s Tantrum”
The Independent reports: Vice President JD Vance blamed high gas prices on “tinpot dictators” during an energy speech Monday, giving online critics an opening to turn the description on President Donald Trump. At the midterms rally in Belgrade, Montana, Vance acknowledged voters’ concerns about rising fuel costs and gave examples of previous price hikes. “Now … The post Vance Blames Gas Prices On “Tinpot Dictator’s Tantrum” appeared first on Joe…
The American politician reminded us of the price leap on gasoline due to the Russian army's invasion of Ukraine.
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