Former Vice President Mike Pence got roasted online on Tuesday night after releasing a new campaign ad.
In an attempt to resonate with Americans over rising fuel prices, Pence was filmed supposedly filling up a pickup truck with gas. However, keen-eyed viewers quickly pointed out he failed to select the fuel grade and activate the gas pump lever.
Pence failed to select a gas type, and the pump continuously beeped in the background.
In the ad, Pence expressed his nostalgia for “$2 a gallon gas,” implying its absence was a direct result of President Brandon’s “war on energy.” He claimed that under Brandon’s leadership, gasoline prices surged by 60%, and electricity prices saw a 25% increase.
The advertisement goes on to introduce the “Pence energy plan,” which promises a return to energy independence and endeavors to reestablish America as the primary energy producer globally by 2040.
Despite the well-scripted message, the gas station blunder stole the spotlight, with many critics labeling Pence as an “absolute idiot” and “stupid.”
WATCH:
Check out our Pence Plan ⬇️⬇️⬇️https://t.co/v1PvB3411Q pic.twitter.com/ltVuvCK3El
— Mike Pence (@Mike_Pence) August 8, 2023
Below are some of the comments online:
You absolute idiot. You have to select the type of gas that you want before you stick the thing in the gas hole.
Then, you have to press the lever to make the gas actually come out!
Are you stupid? It’s obvious you haven’t pumped gas in years!
— Joey Mannarino (@JoeyMannarinoUS) August 8, 2023
Is this the video everyone is talking about, Mike? I assure you it’s not for a good reason. https://t.co/IaFw7wxuTg
— ALX 🇺🇸 (@alx) August 9, 2023
We didn’t know you could pay at a gas station with 30 pieces of silver.
— Kari Lake War Room (@KariLakeWarRoom) August 8, 2023
You didn’t have the courage to select your fuel grade
— Pericles ‘Perry’ Abbasi (@ElectionLegal) August 8, 2023
You do know you have to actually squeeze the handle… right Mike? 😉 pic.twitter.com/6uoMBU6SAz
— Joni Job (@jj_talking) August 8, 2023
At what point did you pump fuel?!
You are so disconnected from Americans!
😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/SyGcFyEmfd— S͎K͎E͎L͎E͎T͎O͎R͎🍄🍿 (@Skeletor_1981) August 8, 2023
Or pay and lift the nozzle handle! And the gas door was miraculously open once he got out!
— Airman Veteran in WA (@LegionD11) August 9, 2023
Right, but this isn’t Ukraine so that’s not your concern.
— 🕊 Patrick 🇺🇸 (@FellwshipOfFire) August 9, 2023
I too choose mystery gas when I fill up at the gas station.
— U.S. Ministry of Truth (@USMiniTru) August 8, 2023
Remember when gas was $2.00 a gallon and DONALD TRUMP WAS PRESIDENT, not you? I do!
— 🚨Cancelled Truth🚨 (@cancelledtruth) August 8, 2023