Republicans went on news programs to try to convince Americans that skyrocketing gas prices are really not going up, and if they are it’s worth it to keep Presideent Trump’s failed war with Iran going.
Chris Wright: "Yes, we have gas prices today over $4 a gallon. Still a dollar less than they were in the Biden administration, and we're ending the 47 year conflict with Iran. It does mean higher prices today. It probably means higher prices for a few more weeks. But I'm proud of… pic.twitter.com/Bp9cqTCVVo
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 14, 2026
BARTIROMO: Oil prices are up 50% in the last month
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 14, 2026
TIM SCOTT: Well, they're still lower than they were under President Biden, so that's good news. We can thank President Trump. pic.twitter.com/KKYdSVbGJf
Hassett: "The people who are going to the grocery store right now and seeing that egg prices are almost at an all time low understand that's because of President Trump's policy to control the avian flu … we have a good inflation story" pic.twitter.com/tUVhq7EaoS
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 14, 2026
Sen. Roger Marshall: "The good news, ah, what gas in America right now is $3.14 a gallon on averag– no no, $4.14 a gallon, forgive me. $4.14 a gallon. In Europe right now it's $7 a gallon. So it's not great, I'm concerned about it. The good news is we're the largest oil producer… pic.twitter.com/MT4dCZEop1
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 14, 2026
Sen. Roger Marshall: "I'm sorry that gas prices are going up, but help is on the way, and your national security is even more important than your pocketbook." pic.twitter.com/GSUEDVHQml
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) April 14, 2026
(Sources: CNBC, Fox News, Newsmax, CNN)