Michele Tafoya Suggests Skipping Starbucks to Save on Gas

Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sideline reporter and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate in Minnesota, suggested on a conservative radio program that Americans cut back on trips to Starbucks to help manage surging gas prices amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Tafoya made the remarks during an appearance earlier this week on The Todd Starnes Show, where she discussed affordability concerns facing voters in her state. She noted that gas prices had recently risen from five-year lows due to the escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. "I know it's frustrating, and I know it's hard for people," Tafoya said. Drawing a comparison to domestic sacrifices during World War II, she encouraged listeners to show support for U.S. service members by making small adjustments. "It used to be during past wars, especially World War II, Americans got behind our servicemen and women, and we did little things to show our support for them. We collected metal, we recycled stuff, aluminum, so that we could help in the war effort," she explained. "I think right now, at least just kind of keeping a stiff upper lip, maybe you take one less trip to Starbucks, so that gas...