Senator Adam Schiff just dropped a real gem on MSNBC’s All In, blaming Donald Trump for California’s sky-high gas prices amid the ongoing energy crunch. Responding to Trump admin critiques, Schiff claimed they have full ownership of this energy crisis, full ownership of the high prices—yes, that’s where the clip cuts off, but the message is crystal clear: deflect, deny, and dump it all on the guy who isn’t even in office. It’s peak California politics, where $5+ per gallon at the pump (often pushing $6-7 in the Bay Area) gets spun as someone else’s fault, ignoring Newsom’s green mandates, refinery shutdowns, and a tax regime that makes every fill-up feel like funding a progressive utopia.

Let’s peel back the layers: California’s gas woes stem from self-inflicted wounds like the 2022 refinery phase-outs under AB 1167, strict low-carbon fuel standards that jack up blending costs, and a 58-cent state excise tax layered on top of federal levies. Production here is down 10% since 2019, forcing imports from abroad—hello, higher prices and supply chain vulnerabilities. Schiff’s Trump finger-pointing is laughable revisionism; under Biden-Harris (with Schiff’s full-throated support), national averages hit 2022 peaks, but California’s boutique blend rules keep it perpetually worse. This isn’t just economic malpractice; it’s a blueprint for how gun-grabbers operate—blame external extremists while tightening the screws on law-abiding citizens through backdoor regulations.

For the 2A community, this is a flashing red warning light. Schiff, the guy who peddled the Russia collusion hoax and now eyes higher office, embodies the elite disconnect that treats energy poverty as a feature, not a bug, of their climate crusade. High gas prices squeeze working families, inflating costs for ammo transport, range trips, and rural patrols—hitting 2A supporters hardest in flyover states and California’s own armed heartland. If they can own your wallet via energy policy while dodging accountability, imagine the end-runs on firearms: more assault weapon bans disguised as safety measures, with Trump or any pro-2A figure as the scapegoat. Stay vigilant; vote accordingly, stock up on fuel stabilizers, and keep that AR fueled and ready. The real ownership? It’s with voters who see through the gaslighting.