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Americans Furious: ‘Love Island Cast’ Wastes Tax Dollars on Private Jets While You Pay Record Grocery Prices

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Americans Furious: ‘Love Island Cast’ Wastes Tax Dollars on Private Jets While You Pay Record Grocery Prices

The cast of *Love Island* just racked up $200,000 in taxpayer-funded private jet bills for a single weekend of filming—all while your weekly grocery bill hits a 30-year high. Consumer advocates say the federal government is footing the bill for reality TV stars' luxury travel, money that could instead slash your electricity rates or fix potholes. “This is a slap in the face to every family stretching a dollar at the checkout,” says watchdog group FairSpend. “Your $8 milk is partly subsidizing VIP perks for a ‘Love Island cast’ member who lives in a villa.” Expect your next utility bill to jump 4% if this keeps up—call your rep now.