During Donald Trump's appearance at a Bronx Barbershop, part of an upcoming Fox & Friends segment, owner Javier Rodriguez confronted the former U.S. president about a hike in his energy bill under Biden's presidency.
While speaking to Trump, Javier said,
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"Mr. Trump, I don't know how small businesses are supposed to survive like this. My energy bills went from $2,100 to $15,000! How do you expect to make ends meet with numbers like that."
While responding to the Barber, Donald Trump criticized President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris while promising what he would do differently if elected President.
"This is what they've done to hardworking Americans. Under my administration, you never saw anything like this."
After the video was reposted by Patrick Webb on X, netizens shared their views on the Bronx Barber's energy bills comment,
Netizens found it hard to believe that the energy bill could go up to $15,000, and some alleged that the barber was "mining bitcoin." As per crypto.com, in 2023, the average energy consumed to mine one bitcoin is 851.77 kWh, equivalent to one month's electricity usage for the average U.S. household.
"Someone plugged in a bitcoin miner in his shop" - another user opined.
"I believe it!Yup ours went from $100 for water to almost $300. Power is more than our rent! It’s insane! We’re on a payment plan with the power company that’s saving many right now here!" - another user agreed
"Damn, give bro a break... he's just cutting hair, they act like he's got a grow operation cranking those numbers, sheesh" - another user commented
"Even Trump couldn't believe it that's how crazy that sounds, this administration is straight up robbing Americans." - another user noted
Donald Trump criticizes Biden's presidency over Bronx Barber's energy bill complaints
While responding to the Bronx Barber, Donald Trump expressed disbelief over the hike in energy bills. While responding to the concern, Trump claimed that Biden's policies are crushing small businesses across the country,
"This isn't just about one barber. It's about all the small businesses in America that are being choked by these ridiculous energy prices. They're killing the American dream."
The Bronx Barber's video has gone viral on social media, with many people across the country agreeing and sharing their own stories. During the conversation, the Barber said that although he doesn't care "who's to blame," he knows that something has to change and said, "This is unsustainable."
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