MAGA lawmaker gets more than he bargained for from CNN host over 'astounding' gas prices
A GOP congressman had to answer for high gas prices after Trump announced an extended blockade of Iran, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth came under fire for the impact back home.
CNN journalist Brianna Keilar described the gas prices as "astounding," as the national average price has risen since last week by about 20 cents to $4.28 per gallon. Keilar asked Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL) if his constituents would "agree that the price is worth it when it comes to Iran not acquiring a nuclear bomb."
Keilar noted that the price per gallon in his district is about $4.38. ...
Apr 29, 2026