Harris blames Trump for rising gas prices — after once saying they're the 'price to pay for democracy'
Former Vice President Kamala Harris this week blasted President Donald Trump for the surge in gas prices triggered by the U.S. war with Iran.But four years ago, the then-vice president...
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Former Vice President Kamala Harris this week blasted President Donald Trump for the surge in gas prices triggered by the U.S. war with Iran. But four years ago, the then-vice president said that soaring gas prices sparked in part by the Russian invasion of Ukraine were the "price to pay for democracy." "Here in North Carolina and around the country, gas prices are too high," Harris wrote this week in a social media post . "This is a direct result of Donald Trump's war of choice in Iran, and the American people are paying the price." The Wednesday post featured a video of Harris delivering remarks while standing outside in front of a sign displaying fuel prices at a gas station in North Carolina. HARRIS STOPS IN KEY PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY STATE AFTER LEAVING DOOR WIDE OPEN TO 2028 RUN "We've got a president who is paying more attention to what he thinks is in his best political interests and personal interests, as opposed to what is in the best interest of working people in America," Harris declared at the end of the brief video. The average price of regular gasoline surged to over $4 per gallon following the U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran , which were launched on Feb. 28. Iran's military has been decimated, and Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and other top Iranian officials were killed during the month-and-a-half-long war. In response, Iran targeted energy facilities with missile and drone attacks in a number of Persian Gulf nations. It has also made the Strait of Hormuz nearly impassable to commercial shipping, bringing roughly 20% of the world's oil supply to a halt and sending global fuel prices sharply higher. Trump's attacks on Iran have provided Democrats with political ammunition amid their focus on affordability and persistent inflation. The issue has also boosted them to overperformance at the ballot box in two special congressional elections this month. DEMOCRATS POUNCE ON $4 PER GALLON GAS - BLAME TRUMP'S IRAN WAR FOR 'BROKEN PROMISE' The attacks have also…