Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Donald Trump for rising fuel prices while standing outside a California station advertising regular gas at $6.19 and diesel at $8.49. The story links higher pump prices to trade disputes and a February confrontation with Iran that reportedly disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Polling shows over 60% of Americans view grocery and gas costs as a major problem, and separate surveys place Trump\'s approval in the low 30s while Democrats lead on the generic congressional ballot.
Greene Slams Trump Over Soaring Fuel Costs at California Pump Showing $6.19 Per Gallon
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Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), once a prominent MAGA supporter, publicly blamed former President Donald Trump for rising fuel prices while standing outside a California gas station that displayed regular gasoline at $6.19 and diesel at $8.49 per gallon.
What Greene Said
In a social media video posted Tuesday, Greene pointed to the station's price board and criticized national leaders for the spike in fuel costs.
"Alright, $8.49 for diesel in California. Let me tell you something. It's $6.59 in Georgia. I don't care if it's Georgia or California. It's way too high. This is ridiculous."
She added:
"Look, everything you buy — your food, your supplies, all of your goods — gets delivered by diesel. The war in Iran has got to stop. This is Trump's fault. This should not be this high. It needs to end. Ridiculous."
Context and Causes Cited
The article links the rise in fuel prices to a series of international and policy developments, including trade disputes and a February confrontation with Iran that reportedly led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and disrupted oil shipments. Analysts cite those supply shocks, along with broader inflationary pressures, as contributors to higher pump prices.
As of the report, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline was about $4.37, while diesel has climbed to record highs — a major driver of costs for consumer goods that rely on trucked deliveries.
Political Stakes
Polling underscores the political significance of rising consumer costs. A Fox News poll found more than 60% of Americans say grocery and gas prices are a "major problem" for their families. Other surveys cited include a UMass poll placing Trump's approval near 32% and a generic congressional ballot showing Democrats ahead 51% to 43%. The article suggests these trends could weigh on Republican prospects in the upcoming midterm elections.
Background
Greene reportedly broke with Trump earlier over his administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files. Her recent video underscores continuing intra-party tensions as economic concerns dominate voters' priorities.
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