Overview
- In a KWAM Todd Starnes interview, Tafoya told listeners to “take one less trip to Starbucks” and “try to be patriots” to stretch gas during the Iran war.
- She invoked a World War II home‑front example, saying Americans once collected and recycled metal to support troops and should show similar resolve now.
- Coverage links the price surge to the conflict with Iran, citing strikes on energy infrastructure and reports of restricted passage and tanker fears in the Strait of Hormuz.
- The remarks went viral and drew pushback from media figures and some Republicans, with outlets noting no retraction and, in at least one case, no campaign response by publication.
- Tafoya is a former NBC/NFL sideline reporter running for Minnesota’s open Senate seat with NRSC backing, and recent reports noted diesel averages topping $5 nationally this week.