C. Stewart
“I MISS MY UNCLE JOE”: Trump Voter Goes Broke at the Pump as Gas Hits $5.50
If you want to see what “buyer’s remorse” looks like in real-time, just head to a RaceTrac gas station in Lantana, Florida.
This week, as gas prices skyrocketed following the latest escalations in the Iran conflict, MS NOW caught up with some local voters who are finding out that “Making America Great Again” comes with a very steep surcharge at the pump.
The “Balling” Days are Over
Meet Richard Stanley, a local construction worker and 2024 Trump voter. While filling up his pickup truck with diesel—which has surged to a wallet-melting $5.19 to $5.50 per gallon in South Florida—Stanley didn’t hold back.
“I miss my Uncle Joe,” Stanley told reporters with a grimace that suggested he’d rather be anywhere else. “I was ballin’ then. Now? I couldn’t even show you $5 in my pocket.”
The “Campaign Promise” Reality Check
Stanley’s frustration stems from the contrast between current reality and the campaign trail bravado. He noted that while President Trump was recently on the news bragging about gas being $1.90 or $2.90, the digital sign behind his truck was telling a much different, much more expensive story.
It’s a classic “Jackass” moment: voting for a candidate because they promised to lower costs, only to end up staring at a $100+ bill just to get to a job site.
The Official Response: A “Temporary Blip”
While Stanley is checking his couch cushions for spare change, the administration is keeping its cool. House Speaker Mike Johnson recently addressed the GOP retreat in Florida, calling the price hike a “temporary blip” caused by the “mission” in Iran.
Trump himself echoed the sentiment, telling reporters, “I figured we’d be hit a little bit… we’ll be back on track in a pretty short while.” Unfortunately for guys like Richard Stanley, his truck doesn’t run on “short whiles.”
The Verdict
Whether you call him “Uncle Joe” or just “the guy who didn’t start a war with Iran,” it seems some Florida voters are realizing that the grass—and the gas—isn’t always greener on the other side of an election.
Bonehead Rating: 9/10 (For the “Uncle Joe” nickname alone).
Chaos Factor: High (The national average is hitting $4, and Florida is leading the charge).
Pro-Tip for the Post: You should include a photo of a gas station sign from Florida showing those $5.50 prices. It’s the ultimate visual for the “Fools and Boneheads” theme.
What’s next? I can help you design a “Balling with Uncle Joe” vs. “Broke with Trump” meme for your social media, or we can find more “Voter Remorse” stories from the 2026 midterms!
