Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) speaks during a House Select Subcommittee on January 6th hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on January 14, 2026 (Getty)Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas dismissed concerns about rising living costs, stating he plans to enjoy steak and lobster for the Fourth of July.When pressed on affordability for average Americans, Nehls suggested that those who cannot afford such luxuries might not work as hard as he does.Nehls attributed the increase in energy prices to the conflict in Iran, calling it a 'temporary issue,' and also mentioned potential price gouging.The congressman, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, also expressed his intention to celebrate Donald Trump as the 'greatest president of my lifetime' during the holiday.A recent poll indicates that the cost of living is a major concern for most Americans, with many attributing the current situation to Donald Trump.In fullMAGA Rep brags about going to eat steak and lobster - and doesn’t care much that Americans can’t afford itThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Trump ally dismisses families hit by high prices: ‘Maybe they don’t work as hard’
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRep. Troy Nehls (R-TX) speaks during a House Select Subcommittee on January 6th hearing in the Rayburn House Office Building on January 14, 2026 (Getty)Republican Rep. Troy Nehls of Texas dismissed concerns about rising living costs, stating he plans to enjoy steak and lobster for the Fourth of July.When pressed on affordability for average Americans, Nehls suggested that those who cannot afford such luxuries might not work as hard as he does.Nehls attributed the increase in energy prices to the conflict in Iran, calling it a 'temporary issue,' and also mentioned potential price gouging.The congressman, a staunch ally of Donald Trump, also expressed his intention to celebrate Donald Trump as the 'greatest president of my lifetime' during the holiday.A recent poll indicates that the cost of living is a major concern for most Americans, with many attributing the current situation to Donald Trump.In fullMAGA Rep brags about going to eat steak and lobster - and doesn’t care much that Americans can’t afford itThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
