As the United States angles to slap Russia with sanctions for the conduct regarding Ukraine, that may equal more in energy expenses for the average person. When asked to confirm whether or not that was something that may happen, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki had a rather unsympathetic way of delivering the message.
“The impact on the American public. You mean specifically, Americans should expect higher gasoline prices?” the reporter asked.
“Yeah,” Psaki replied, as if he asked her if she wanted creamer in her coffee. “Energy prices, that’s what we want the American public to be aware is a possibility.”
Given the current state of gas prices, that is definitely news that an average person didn’t want to hear, let alone so flippantly.
Watch:
Reporter: “Americans should expect higher gasoline prices” from Russia sanctions?
Psaki: “Yes, energy prices. That’s what we want the American public to be aware is a possibility.” pic.twitter.com/BYFFeN9w1x
— Greg Price (@greg_price11) February 22, 2022
Twitter users were frustrated in their responses:
USA got itself into a lose lose situation a long time ago bc we’re so “great”. We get involved and save the day we look like heroes to the world & burn $ away & we suffer the costs. We do nothing and we get accosted for not protecting other nations. It will always be that way 🤷🏻♂️
— B_Man_LD (@b_man_LD) February 23, 2022
Why are we funding our own oppression?
— TheQuestionIs ⚡️ (@WhoDecides_) February 22, 2022
Waiting for her to tell us why it’s a good thing actually
— Wade (@TheWadest) February 23, 2022
Did they ask the public before they implemented these self harming “sanctions”
— Norberto (@NorbStg031) February 22, 2022
Energy includes not just gasoline, but heating oil, electricity. Expect the increase that will raise your living expenses.
— Nel (@Nel18475333) February 22, 2022
Record inflation, high gas prices, international embarrassment. This is the normal they talked about getting back to when Trump was in office.
— nick (@nsheckl) February 23, 2022
Hey at least nobody’s feelings got hurt.
— AMC Retail Investor 🇺🇸 (@rstroxell) February 22, 2022
Actually yes, but we all have to do it twice
— Mr.Benjamins 🩳🏴☠️💀 (@1_92eghatch) February 23, 2022
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