Trump supporter's blistering answer when asked why he's complaining about cost of living despite owning expensive boat READ MORE: Trump supporter, 80, putting up political sign is run over By Lauren Acton-Taylor For Dailymail.Com Published: 22:10, 19 September 2024 | Updated: 22:13, 19 September 2024 e-mail View comments A Trump supporter complained how much the cost of living increased under Biden's administration but snapped back when questioned about the cost of his expensive boat. The MAGA boat parade in Panama City, Florida , attracted many enthusiasts who could be seen driving luxury boats decorated with pro-Trump flags.
CNN correspondent, Elle Reeve, interviewed several attendees, one of whom didn't appreciate what she had to ask him. Reeve asked the supporter, Joe Harner, what he thought the 'most important issue' was regarding the upcoming election. Joe Harner attended the Panama City MAGA boat parade in Florida where he was interviewed by CNN correspondent, Elle Reeve, and asked about his concerns for the upcoming election The supporter angrily told Reeve: 'Listen, nobody gave me s***.
I earned everything that I've got. I'm retired military, retired powerplant, and I am successful and retired.' Harner told Reeve the economy was his greatest concern.
Including 'getting interest rates down, getting it to what we can afford to live in America, right now it's too expensive.' Reeve, however, pointed out the expense of his boat must mean that the supporter is able to live comfortably enough to also fund the upkeep and cost of the boat. 'Let me, maybe, ask a slightly impolite question, but if you can afford a boat, you're not hurting so bad, right? Because a boat costs a lot of money and it's a lot of upkeep.
..' she said.
Harner, who was now frustrated, responded: 'Listen, nobody gave me s***. I earned everything that I've got. I'm retired military, retired powerplant, and I am successful and retired, with boats, jet-skis, because I did it right and everybody has that chance.
' 'Whether they choose or not, that's up to them,' he added. Harner explained to Reeve his concerns about the economy, saying he wants his money to go further - and that goes for everyone. 'Not just me, not just a poor, not just a rich, that covers everybody,' he said Read More Trump supporters suffer 'unbearable' mystery injuries after sitting behind ex-president at rally Reeve then let Harner know that she 'would never try to take anything away from you in that way' but added, 'I just think it's interesting that people who are a little bit more comfortable are still so concerned about the economy.
' 'Because I want my money to go further, I want inflation to go down, I want interest rates to go back down. I want all that, but that covers everybody in the economy,' Harner responded. He continued: 'Not just me, not just a poor, not just a rich, that covers everybody.
' Reeve then further asked if Harner was also worried that his kids wouldn't be able to afford a house or a car. Harner responded he 'trained' his kids 'properly', adding: 'They have great educations and they're both successful.' Comments underneath the video were largely focused on the gentleman complaining about the economy while partying on his boat.
One person wrote: '"The issue is the economy, people can't afford to live." As the guy is taking the day off to drink on his boat in the lake. You can't make this stuff up.
' 'Wait, these guys can afford boats, AND they claim, "The economy is bad"?? THE HYPOCRISY,' said another. Other commenters defended him, with one saying: 'The Democrats in this comment section hate the American dream. This man worked his ass off to get his boat, and they attack him because he wants others to have the same opportunities.
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