'Tin-pot dictator decides...': JD Vance links Russia-Ukraine war to explain high gas prices
US Vice President JD Vance faced backlash on social media Monday after blaming “tin-pot dictators” for driving up gasoline prices. Critics questioned whether his remarks could also apply to the Trump administration, as fuel costs continue to rise amid the US war with Iran. Speaking at a rally in Montana, Vance acknowledged public frustration over high gas prices and inflation, while arguing that energy costs have historically surged during international crises.