Gov. Jay Robert ‘JB’ Priztker (D-IL) has slammed President Donald Trump for rising gas prices, grocery bills, and tariffs as the war with Iran escalates.
Where Is Donald Trump?
On Sunday, Pritzker shared his criticism of Trump and his administration via a post on the social media platform X, expressing disappointment and concern about the ongoing situation in the U.S. and the Middle East. “Gas prices are up. Measles is back. Farms are folding,” Pritzker shared.
The governor then lamented the Trump administration’s tariffs, which were “raising grocery costs,” he said in the post. “Americans have been sent to fight another Middle East war. WHERE IS DONALD TRUMP?” the Governor asked as he ended the post.
Rising Gas, Fertilizer Costs
Gas prices have continued surging across the U.S. more than a month into the war, with the national average hitting $4.110/gallon for regular gasoline, according to the American Automobile Association. Gas prices in California are nearly $6/gallon at $5.923.
Fertilizer prices, too, have risen since the beginning of the war, as the Strait of Hormuz, besides being a key trade route for oil supply, also is a crucial part of the fertilizer supply chain. This is because natural gas is an important element in fertilizers like Urea and Ammonia.
Disruptions to the fertilizer supply chain have also impacted grocery prices, with prices for coffee, chocolate, meat, berries and seafood expected to rise. Experts suggest that prices could surge throughout 2026 if the ongoing disruptions aren’t mitigated.
US-Iran War
Trump issued a fresh deadline in a post he shared on Easter morning via Truth Social, urging Iran to open up the Strait of Hormuz. He warned of dire consequences for the Iranian government, outlining that the U.S. would target energy infrastructure in the country.
Trump’s post was met with widespread criticism from both Democratic and GOP leaders, with Marjorie Taylor Greene urging the party to stop “worshipping” the President. On Saturday, Iran shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet, days after Trump claimed Tehran’s military was “beaten and completely decimated.”
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