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Florida Content Creator Argues That Filling Your Gas Tank Is a ‘Sign of Patriotism’: ‘Because I Trust My President’

This is what loyalty looks like

AugustBy 2 Mins Read
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Image Source: @TONYxTWO via X

While many Americans are complaining about gas prices in the US, Florida content creator TONY’s viral post on X urges others to stay loyal to Trump and trust the process. Hitting well over 2 million views, the post explains why TONY is completely fine with filling up his truck without complaint: “because I trust my president.” Unfortunately for him, not everyone took kindly to his call to trust the administration, forcing him to fight the backlash.

Many users on X tried to use the post’s community note against him, but TONY clarifies it was a video of someone else blaming Gavin Newsom for California’s high gas prices. “I knew they would try to community note this because it triggered so many people. Give me a break,” he exclaimed. TONY later shared Grok’s claim of Newsom being responsible for the price hike: “That’s not an opinion. It’s fact,” he wrote.

On the bright side for the Florida content creator, there were plenty of X commenters who agreed with TONY’s statement about trusting Trump with gas prices. “Preach! I always trust my President. I’d rather pay a little more for a future free of being owned by foreign nations,” remarked a user. “Right there with you. Diesel ain’t cheap at the moment but we are protecting the USA,” chimed in another.

On the other hand, several people questioned TONY’s correlation between supporting Trump and paying for gas regardless of price. “Trust is fine but prices are driven by global supply, demand, and policy, not loyalty. Staying informed matters more than staying silent,” pointed out an X commenter. “Filling up your gas tank is not a sign of patriotism,” argued a second, adding how people who aren’t as wealthy as the middle and upper classes are suffering heavily.

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In the end, any economic change that affects people’s finances will be a hot topic, with gas prices being a prime example. However, the politics behind the price changes will almost always spark a more heated debate, which TONY was ready for, based on his defensive reaction against the backlash.

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August Webb is TNS's Lead Guide Editor who additionally helps in covering celebrity and pop culture news. She provides assistance to other freelancers and staff on trendy topics to write about. When not working, she's playing a visual novel, fanning over an indie gem, or lost in the world of VR. Residing in Daegu, South Korea, August has a Bachelor's, double-majoring in Media and Communication and Business Administration. She graduated in Yeungnam University of Gyeongsan, South Korea. August's areas of expertise include Game Strategy Guides, Video Game Features, and Celebrity News and Gossip. August has worked in online media for over four years since 2021. Starting out as a freelancer, she's written for TNS, ScreenRant of Valnet, and Gamepur of GAMURS GROUP. She has experience publishing short and long-form video game guides, game features, and game reviews. Currently serving as the Lead Guide Editor for the Guide Writing department at The Nerd Stash, she edits a variety of articles while also helping with providing topics to write about via tools like Google Trends or SemRush. She works alongside TNS's Editorial Team, discussing and executing strategies to better improve the site's traffic and experience for users.

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