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Trump's Transportation Secretary Falls Apart When Asked About Gas Prices In Michigan

Republicans think that flipping the Michigan Senate seat is the key to holding their majority, but Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy was a complete disaster when asked about gas prices in the state.

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Jason Easley
Aug 13, 2026
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The Trump administration absolutely does not want to talk about gas prices, but in every state across the country, the cost of living is the top issue on the minds of voters, and nothing sums up the top concern of the American people better than gas prices.

Gas prices influence all other prices, and Trump’s war in Iran is the driving force behind increasing gas prices.

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Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy held an aviation event in Michigan, but guess what reporters wanted to asking about?

Duffy was asked, “ A lot of people around here can't afford to fly. Can you say something about the dollar-- Gas prices are a dollar more than they were a year ago. Can you talk to us about that?”

Sec. Duffy tried the blame Biden swerve first, “Yeah. Thank you. Thank you for having us. I appreciate the questions that come today. We don't wanna overhear a complaint about about Joe Biden's inflation, which is wild.

What’s really wild is trying to blame gas prices on Joe Biden, when Biden has been out of office for nearly two years, and expecting anyone to buy it.

The media on hand didn’t buy it.

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