In this episode of A Closer Look, Seth Meyers examines how Donald Trump and his MAGA supporters have shifted their stance on oil and gas prices. Despite promising to bring down the cost of everything on "day one" (0:45), prices have continued to soar due to conflicts and economic factors (4:38).
Key highlights from the video:
- Broken Promises: Seth highlights montages of Trump promising cheaper groceries, electricity, and gas (0:47-1:10), contrasting these with current economic realities (3:45).
- Patriotic Duty Shift: MAGA figures are now claiming that paying higher prices for gas is a "patriotic duty" and a "sacrifice" necessary for long-term stability and to counter threats from Iran (5:58-6:31).
- Shifting Blame: Seth mocks the administration for blaming Joe Biden for current high prices, despite having campaigned on fixing them immediately (7:28-7:52).
- Voter Reaction: The video features a disillusioned voter in a Pennsylvania swing district calling Trump a "worthless pile of..." (8:13), admitting she regrets voting for him three times (8:19).
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