What happened
A two-time Trump voter, Keyshawn, confronted Vice President JD Vance at a CBS town hall, expressing frustration over high gas prices. Keyshawn stated that he paid $1.17 per gallon in Detroit during Trump's first term, but now pays $4.33. He asked Vance what could be done to achieve the previous administration's gas prices.
Vance attributed the high gas prices to refining capacity lost under the previous administration and the actions of Iranian 'terrorists'. He also warned that walking away from the Strait of Hormuz would lead to higher prices. Vance conceded that gas prices are currently 'too high' and pitched Republican Mike Rogers as a 'problem solver' who could address the issue.
The exchange occurred during a town hall that aired on Saturday night, with energy prices being a significant concern for Americans ahead of the midterm elections. The US went to war with Iran earlier this year, leading to a surge in gas prices from $2.98 to $4.33 per gallon.
