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Trump Faces Backlash After Saying U.S. “Makes Money” as Iran War Drives Gas Higher

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Mar 13, 2026
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Gas prices hit $5 per gallon in central Indiana

Gas prices are rising across the United States as the war with Iran disrupts global oil supply and President Donald Trump is downplaying the impact.

In a Truth Social post, Trump said the U.S. benefits financially when oil prices rise because it is the world’s largest producer, writing: “When oil prices go up, we make a lot of money.”

The comment came as …

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