House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., addressed high gas prices during a discussion on Trump's peace deal with Iran on 'Good Day New York.' He criticized Trump's policies, stating they contributed to rising costs for Americans. Co-host Rosanna Scotto pointed out that gas prices were also high during the Obama and Biden administrations. Jeffries acknowledged the impact of the pandemic on gas prices but did not provide a direct comparison to previous administrations. Gas prices reached a national average of $5.02 per gallon under Biden in June 2022, attributed by some Democrats to the COVID pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine war. Under Trump, gas prices peaked at over $4.50 per gallon but have since declined.
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Hakeem Jeffries Discusses Gas Prices During Interview
During an interview, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries discussed high gas prices and criticized former President Trump's policies. He acknowledged the impact of the pandemic on gas prices while being pressed about comparisons to previous administrations. Gas prices reached $5.02 per gallon under Biden in June 2022 and peaked at over $4.50 per gallon under Trump.
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