Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey used Dunkin’ Munchkins to explain her administration’s “all-of-the-above” energy strategy in a video posted online. In the clip, the governor breaks down plans to add new energy resources aimed at powering 2 million homes and lowering costs for residents in a state with some of the nation’s highest electricity prices. The unusual analogy quickly drew widespread attention and reactions on X. Viewers have criticized the presentation given, due to the ongoing high energy bills in Massachusetts.
In the clip, Governor Healey holds a box of Dunkin’ Munchkins while explaining her administration’s “all-of-the-above” energy strategy. She uses the donut holes as a visual aid to illustrate how adding different energy sources can help power homes and potentially lower costs for residents. The governor states the new executive order aims to bring enough energy to power 2 million homes.
The footage shows Healey speaking directly to the camera in what appears to be an office or studio setting. The video does not include independent data or detailed cost projections, focusing instead on the analogy.
Online Reactions to the Governor’s Energy Explanation
Many viewers interpreted the lighthearted presentation critically. One widely shared framing of the clip stated: “She’s laughing at you.”
One commenter wrote: “She rejected two new natural gas pipelines to Massachusetts. LNG has to be shipped now to meet the demand. LNG is expensive. High energy prices in Massachusetts are the direct result of her actions.”
Another said: “Governor…. Demand that Gov. Hochul authorize natural gas pipelines into New England. Y’all created this crisis by declaring war on fossil fuels for years. Unbelievably naive and disingenuous.”
Others focused on the presentation itself, with comments such as “Is everyone in Massachusetts in kindergarten???” and “It’s beyond deplorable, but she keeps getting voted back in!!! What can I say about the voters of MA?! I’ll refrain.”
Some responses were broader, including: “They will let anyone in high-profit government positions. We have some of the dumbest people running our country,” and “She forgot the US has more oil than Saudi Arabia?”
The moment has drawn attention because it combines a lighthearted visual analogy with the serious issue of Massachusetts’ high energy prices, sparking debate over both the governor’s communication style and the state’s energy policies.
The video continues to spread on X, contributing to a larger online discussion about Massachusetts energy costs and its power generation approach, but many are still waiting to see what will actually be done to confront the expensive reality.
