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flag Republican candidate Michele Tafoya urged Americans to cut non-essential trips like Starbucks visits to save on gas amid a war-driven fuel crisis, sparking backlash.

flag Republican Minnesota Senate candidate Michele Tafoya urged Americans to cut back on non-essential trips, like visiting Starbucks, to save on gas amid rising fuel prices tied to the U.S.-Iran conflict, which began February 28, 2026, without congressional approval. flag Speaking on a conservative radio show, she compared the call for sacrifice to World War II-era patriotism, drawing criticism for appearing out of touch with economic hardships. flag Her remarks sparked backlash online and from political opponents, including Democratic frontrunner Angie Craig, who mocked the suggestion. flag Tafoya, endorsed by the NRSC, frames the energy crisis as a national burden requiring personal responsibility, though critics question the relevance of her analogy and the lack of legislative oversight in the war effort.

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