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Gas Prices Are 32.9% Higher Today Since Trump Took Office
April 15, 2026
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Sen. Tim Scott lied to Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business when he tried to downplay the high cost of gas because of the Iran war and claimed gas prices are still lower under the Trump and Biden administrations -- they are not. This is categorically false, but a lie Republicans and Trump officials continually spew to the media. The two discussed ending the filibuster to fund DHS, and Scott said he's all for it.
MAGA Queen Maria Bartiromo is very worried about the skyrocketing gas prices and the 2026 midterm elections, so she asked the Senator if they had new messaging to turn their prospects around. Are you going to be able to message all of this, Senator, before the midterm elections? Maria asked. Well, they're still lower than they were under President Biden, so that's good news, Sen. Scott replied. FALSE! There is no good news, Sen. Scott. When Trump took office, the national average price was 3.08/gal as of January 2025. Today, April /14/2026, the national average is 4.12/gal. Scott continued to glorify his fake Jesus. SCOTT: Number one, yes, affordability will be solved. Number two, gas prices are coming down. Number three, we can thank President Trump and Republicans for doing both. read more
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