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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Jasmine Fernández

JD Vance’s ‘tinpot dictator’ excuse for skyrocketing gas prices backfires spectacularly online

Vice President JD Vance blamed high gas prices on “tin-pot dictators” during an energy speech Monday, giving online critics an opening to turn the description on President Donald Trump.

At the midterms rally in Belgrade, Montana, Vance acknowledged voters’ concerns about rising fuel costs and gave examples of previous price hikes.

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