Trump ally dismisses families hit by high prices: ‘Maybe they don’t work as hard’

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1 Jul 2026 • 10:46 PM MYT
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Trump ally dismisses families hit by high prices: ‘Maybe they don’t work as hard’

  • Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas dismissed concerns about rising living costs, stating he plans to enjoy steak and lobster for the Fourth of July.
  • When pressed on affordability for average Americans, Nehls suggested that those who cannot afford such luxuries might not work as hard as he does.
  • Nehls attributed the increase in energy prices to the conflict in Iran, calling it a 'temporary issue,' and also mentioned potential price gouging.
  • The congressman, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, also expressed his intention to celebrate Donald Trump as the 'greatest president of my lifetime' during the holiday.
  • A recent poll indicates that the cost of living is a major concern for most Americans, with many attributing the current situation to Donald Trump.

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