Vice President JD Vance reportedly criticized Margaret Brennan during a weekend interview for attempting to engage in “gotcha” tactics on the inflation issues stemming from previous President Joe Biden’s administration that have adversely affected the economy.
Vance needed to elucidate to Brennan, who possesses a distinct leftist slant, that it will require some time for President Donald Trump’s measures to influence a reduction in costs.
“Well, there were a lot of things that contributed to higher energy prices. And there was record oil and gas production.” Brennan said.
“Yes, Joe Biden did many, many terrible things to lead to an increase in prices. I agree, Margaret.” Vance shot back laughing.
“But the price of eggs, the things that people see— All the things you experience at the grocery store are what people touch and feel. That’s what – you were talking about bacon on the campaign trail.” Brennan said in response.
“Those things, when do consumers actually get to touch and feel a difference in their lives?” she added.
President Trump’s actions to bring down energy costs won’t just benefit Americans at the gas pump, lower energy prices mean lower costs for Americans at the grocery store and in every other aspect of their lives. pic.twitter.com/2KnIHSMCZ5
— Vice President JD Vance (@VP) January 26, 2025
“Well, but, Margaret, how does bacon get to the grocery store? It comes on trucks that are fueled by diesel fuel. If the diesel is way too expensive, the bacon is going to become more expensive. How do we grow the bacon? Our farmers need energy to produce it.” Vance said in response.
“So, if we lower energy prices, we are going to see lower prices for consumers, and that is what we’re trying to fight for,” he added.
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