Today is 4/20, so let us be... blunt. Gas prices are soaring across the country, consistently eclipsing $4.20 per gallon, all because of failed Republican policy and Trump's Iran war.
Under Trump, the American Dream is going up in smoke.
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Lori Chavez DeRemer's legacy as labor secretary: scandals, investigations, and using her office for personal gain.
While she lived the high life as part of Trump’s cabinet, workers saw prices soar, and their wages stagnate.
"You got to go in there and get the job done. And it sucks, people are going to suffer."
This is how flippantly John McGuire talks about civilians and American soldiers dying in a war with Iran. #VA05
Trump compares his war in Iran to World Wars, says he won’t be rushed into a deal, and claims “time is not my adversary.”
Each day his war goes on, you’re paying for it at the pump. He can afford to drag out his war, but most families cannot.
Donald Trump isn't the only one weirdly depicting himself as Jesus.
Brandon Herrera literally sells it. #TX23
Donald Trump insists that prices are “not very high."
Tell that to the workers bearing the real costs 🔽
CNBC’s Joe Kernen calls the Trump economy a “tough sell” after seven weeks of gas prices surging on top of Trump’s tariffs raising prices across the board.
Small businesses are literally paying the price for Ohio Republicans' inability to stand up against the war in Iran.
Madison Sheahan, the woman known for wasting MILLIONS of dollars as ICE Deputy Director, is lecturing Congress on how important ICE funding is. #OH09
BREAKING: Pennsylvania courts just recognized reproductive autonomy as a fundamental right, and #PAGov candidate Stacy Garrity is still aligned with Trump and the MAGA politicians trying to take it away.
That's a choice. #papolitics
According to the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, “It is challenging to conduct a detailed analysis of the budget proposal because many programs are eliminated.”
RFK Jr.’s 2027 HHS budget proposal has one goal: to systematically destroy the department.
Once again Trump's Energy Secretary doubled down on the claim that gas prices won't go back under $3 a gallon this summer.
We think that every American deserves access to healthy drinking water.
Trump’s 2027 EPA budget includes nearly $2.5 billion in cuts to programs that ensure accessible, safe water around the country.
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Trump fired 17 inspector generals who ensure the U.S. taxpayer’s money isn't wasted or stolen through fraud and corruption.
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Trump has created so much chaos in the Middle East that not even his own team is confident the price of gas will come down soon.
No one does oppo like us.
Andy Biggs called Medicaid expansion a “financial danger” — even though it helps Arizonans stay covered and cuts could leave 193,981 Arizonans without health care by 2034. #AZGov
Rising gas and grocery prices are eating up tax refund checks for many American households, wiping out one of the few moments of financial breathing room families count on each year.
Brad Finstad thinks his constituents raising their concerns about his votes to support tariffs and rip away health care are just having a “hissy fit." #MN01
Rick Jackson has one goal: to be “Trump’s favorite governor.”
This race isn’t about Georgia — it’s about winning Trump’s approval. #GAGov #GApolitics
"I don't have a ballpark for you." "I'm not going to give you a range."
Facing pointed questions from Congress, Trump's OMB Director declined to provide any cost estimate for the Iran war. This administration is leaving Americans in the dark about the war’s price tag.
The GOP spending bill Trump signed into law transfers wealth to those at the very top by giving the rich a massive tax break while cutting benefits for families.
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“What is a corner store? I've never heard that term.”
If this confuses Trump, there is no way he understands how high prices are now for families at the grocery store.
"Groceries, gas, rent, everything is going up a lot."
That’s fine with Mike Lawler. #NY17
John James won’t face voters, but he’ll fly to Turks and Caicos.
While Michigan families struggle and Republicans push cuts to SNAP and Medicaid, John James is too busy trying to trick his constituents about where’s at and what’ he’s doing.
ICYMI: Multiple donors to Susan Collins-tied PACs had relationships with Jeffrey Epstein. #MESen
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Whatley’s empty promise on gas prices: “This is a temporary hit, and we know it’s going to go back down.”
When? There’s no clear timeline or indication that the conflict in Iran will end. Meanwhile, North Carolinians continue to suffer high prices at the pump. #NCSen