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The Whole Internet Lost It After GOP Sen. Rick Scott Said Prices Are “Unfortunately” Going Up… And Yes, He’s Reportedly Worth $500M

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) is going viral after telling Americans that price increases will “unfortunately” continue.

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“Unfortunately, I think prices will continue to rise for a while until this is over,” said Senator Rick Scott. in question related to increasing costs – to contain gas – The situation facing Americans as the US conflict with Iran continues.

News broadcast of Senator Rick Scott discussing a ship incident near the Strait of Hormuz, reporter left

“Hopefully, with a positive resolution of this dispute, I think prices will fall even further,” he said.

News published on gasoline prices: Today $3.58, Week ago $3.20, Year ago $3.08. Breaking news: Third ship hit near Strait of Hormuz

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While the end of the conflict and the resulting drop in prices is certainly welcome news, Donald Trump It wasn’t exactly simple. About when exactly this “conflict” will end. Trump on the one hand in question He said the operation would last “four to six weeks”, after which “the war was largely completed”. On the other hand, Trump said this week that he would: Hit Iran harder if necessary. So at this point no one knows for sure.

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Meanwhile, people aren’t exactly thrilled to hear from Senator Scott that prices will “unfortunately” continue to rise, especially since the man’s net worth reportedly It is estimated that over $500 million.

“great midterm message. Inspired $500 million man to deliver this,” one wrote.

Tweet by Liz Charboneau shares a news clip of Senator Rick Scott discussing price increases and making a comment about his $500 million fortune

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“Rich crooks like Trump and Scott need you to sacrifice for their war,” another said.

Tweet from Ron Filipkowski mentioning Trump and Scott, calling them rich crooks and implying they want you to sacrifice for their war

People also point out this hypocrisy, considering that all of the Republicans’ presidential campaign ploys are based on Trump’s vision of “lowering prices.”

“Trump in 2024: ‘When I win, I will immediately lower prices, starting from day one.'”

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“why are we talking about ‘during Obama and Biden’? I don’t want to hear it. You all said lower prices. That was the promise. Stop trying to change lmfao.”

Tweet expressing frustration with Obama-Biden era debates and underscoring the promise of lower gas prices

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“Hello Democrats: Start running this ad 25,000 times.”

Tweet from @reedgalen suggests Democrats should repeatedly use Senator Rick Scott's quote from a tweet from @atrupar: "Unfortunately, prices will continue to rise for a while."

“At this point the midterms will be a blue sweep.”

Tweet @KellysWeather: "Will the midterms be a blue sweep at this point?" and a news post about GOP Sen. Rick Scott discussing prices

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And finally, “You guys had a hard time.”

Social media post mocking GOP Sen. Rick Scott's statement about prolonged high prices. The reaction includes 18 likes and a comment link

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Anyway, gas prices are increasingTrump approached his crowd of supporters from a different perspective on Wednesday.

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HE in question“According to our policies, the prices of chicken, eggs, cheese, butter, potatoes and fresh fruit are much lower today than when I took office. Hotel prices, car prices and rental payments have also fallen a lot.”

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Reader: Please confirm what your president said. Despite a few exceptions, prices are generally groceries, cost of new cars, hotelsAnd rental prices, rose In Trump’s second term.

So what is your opinion?

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