Overview
- The official White House account posted a roughly 35‑second clip set to Daddy Yankee’s “Gasolina,” claiming 43 states have prices below $3 per gallon and racking up millions of views within hours.
- Latino users and activists criticized the use of the song as disrespectful or reductive, while many Trump supporters praised the message and residents in Puerto Rico voiced mixed views.
- Administration sources defended the informal format as direct outreach to younger voters, and the video remains live with no apology or clarification issued.
- Coverage cites Department of Energy figures showing a national average near $2.665 per gallon as of January 12 and notes sub‑$3 gasoline has been common since mid‑October 2025.
- Reports also note recent U.S. actions involving Venezuelan oil, including a reported $500 million crude sale after Nicolás Maduro’s capture, which analysts say could pressure oil and fuel prices lower.