Trump says he 'loves' inflation as gas prices rise

Miss Kitty 🌈🌈🌈7

That he deigns to speak to us at all is a magnanimous gesture. LOL.

EARNED MY SPURS: UNABLE TO CURB MY CUSSING 🐎5

Bear in mind, Republicans lost their minds when Joe Biden ate an ice cream cone or went to the beach to read.

BLewis3

He couldn't be more narcissistic if he tried!

Democracy-Rising3

To me, those statements say, The Dems take the Senate at the Mid-terms. Trump"s words are a Dem election asset at this point

CLE2

He is a man above the people. The oppressor.

The Terminator2

Trump takes his inhumanity to a new low. But no matter how low he sinks, his cult remains loyal. Like Epstein said "Trump hasn't got a decent cell in his body" www.dailynews.com/2026/06/11/t...

David2

Sadly, he is a man that too many of the people who support him wish they could be.

gcm5.bsky.social2

Remember Trump’s Knicks ticket prices comment: that’s life.

Kelvin | pobody's nerfect2

The campaign ad industry thanks you for your continued contributions.

Ariana Niko2

The amazing part is that some people still act shocked when voters get angry about prices. Most people live in the real world, not in press conferences.

shay2

he also rapes children, thats a bit more important but who gives a shit when the overton window has already shifted right

The Board — Geopolitical Analysis2

The Trump Iran Deal stalemate and resulting naval blockade could influence gas prices and Americans' financial situations mentioned in the thread. https://theboard.world/article/trump-iran-deal-stalemate-naval-blockade/

Mike Day2

Yes, if by people you mean the ultra wealthy and tyrants.

E E Leavings8

What is the strategy name for circling all the answers on a multiple choice question so you can always claim you had the right answer later?

christina rn6

Did you see where he told a reporter “that’s the way life goes” when asked about Knicks tix being so expensive the average American could never go?

John W3

Biden made inflation drop from 9% to 3%. Biden is bad. Ergo, inflation is good. The more the better!

Persephone’s Timeshare3

"so if Biden caused the inflation, then why do you love it, Mr. President?"

Lizzie Blue3

I think we all knew things were going to get crazy once he could no longer blame Biden, but, true to form, he somehow manages to be even worse than expected.

phillip-wiles.bsky.social3

He said it in the interview with Hannity, "we" are making a lot money because of the higher oil prices

RIP America 🇨🇦3

What happened to "I'll fix it Day 1"?

Steven Toth3

This is his morality in a nutshell. No notes 10/10

Geoffrey Hoytsman2

We’re a week or two from him just straight admitting he’s intentionally manipulating gas prices

Robert Fessler2

Shoot an arrow in the air. Wherever it lands, call that the target.

Jape2

"Ebola is actually good," Trump, in a few months

mrvantoyou.bsky.social2

Inflations lookin fresh and young again

schnufflerowner.bsky.social2

Give it a week and he'll be at "That piece of fucking shit Joe Biden couldn't inflate enough!"

KayTee2

It’s weird how other people try to explain what Trump means when he says stupid things. I thought one of his strengths was that he speaks straight talk to his people.

Dez9

"It's your fault you relied on oil from a place where you could easily get it before we fucked it up."

Dr. Gary6

I'm in Florida, can I add high gas prices to the list of shit to blame DeSantis for?

David Dean4

That's what Newsom gets for starting a war with Iran

Tomato Szn4

I will say, the MAGA folks here in CA (yes, we have them) do desperately blame Newsome/Dems. But most of us know this is bullshit.

Terry Bouton4

Gavin Newsom is oily not gassy.

PhoenixDogLover4

A chart showing the average price of regular gasoline in the US, and in California for the past 18 months. The delta between the national and CA prices have been constant. Sourcing of oil from the Strait of Hormuz has nothing to do with CA being higher than other States. Burgum is a liar.

John Scott G4

Doug Burgum is GOP to his putrid core.

Howard Beale2

throw something at the wall, see what sticks

raittafan.bsky.social2

Didn’t California embrace electric and hybrid way before anywhere else?

JP Antifa2

This is why Geography of the World should be a required course.

Lee3

Trump went at Iran thinking he is strong on other men and women's back. He has no idea how to stop the mess he made. Iran wouldn't have had any highly enriched uranium if he didn't tear up Obamas deal none of this would have happened. Trump can't stand that Obama is smarter, stronger and more caring

CallsignBaker 25472

2032 at best. There's too much war damage to recover any sooner.

fjordwitch.bsky.social2

I think we need to start calling it what it is......The Republican Regime

Spiked Doormat2

Donald is too lost in his own confabulations to register reality.

Onefeistydogmama2

Is this the new MAGA catchphrase?

David2

Take all the money. Every penny. Don’t pay the help. Stiff contractors. Run it dry, bankrupt it and walk with all the cash. He’s done it for years. Now he’s doing the exact same to the country.

Gerald Glenn Saenz 🇺🇦107

No one in California blew up Iranian children.

Deirdre69

Gavin Newsom started the war? I also thought Trump said America didn’t need oil from the Strait of Hormuz?

Holli Winters23

30% comes from the Middle East. Newsom should sign a peace treaty with Iran, right??? 😆

Middlerage21

yeah he started the war in Iran. no wait, that was Trump! 🤡

lmv77.bsky.social15

These same clowns hate that the state has always been ahead of the curve re: fuel economy standards, etc. They also mock things like high speed rail. Like, California is trying to not be so dependent on oil, yet they work tirelessly to prevent this from happening.

Dr Robin14

Burgum, no one is buying what you’re selling. Everyone knows -Trump started the war that is causing the shortages.

nkmmom.bsky.social13

Funny, California didn't have that problem before 47's illegal war.

CMHoskins10

Do they ever hear themselves? People can't be this stupid, can they? Sigh.

Mike Stivala8

I know I should be over this after 10 years of this bullshit… But nothing makes me angrier than watching Trump sycophants lie their asses off on TV, while in the box next to them some “journalist“ sits there doing nothing but nodding and smiling.

Greg Sanderson5

The price of oil is set by global markets 🤦‍♂️ Gov. Newsom didn't have a say. He would not have started this war. Blaming him is as dumb as blaming President Biden. Donald is responsible.

David5

Confused. How could that possibly Newsoms fault? cbwrong.blogspot.com/2026/06/ther...

Knight øf Cerebus5

I live in Alaska, which is run by a Republican governor, and this is the gas price.

Doug Profitt4

Pretty much a “shoot yourself in the foot” moment when Gavin Newsom declared war on Iran. I can understand it, though. He was distracted by making sure all of the forests in California were being raked properly.

William Foster4

Or they'll simply swap out their gas guzzlers for EVs. And sorry partner, but there other EV producers other Tesla in the US, and that might put a slash US Oil CEOs bottom line, you know, the ones that donate to him. Or maybe I'm just whistling Dixie.

The Board — Geopolitical Analysis4

The Hormuz Math article explains why disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz can cause oil price surges, directly linking to concerns about California's dependence on imported oil. https://theboard.world/article/the-hormuz-math-why-the-strait-cant-be-reopened-fast/

MrsBlocking 🇸🇪 🇫🇮 🇪🇺 🖇️📎💚💙 ❌👑 NO DM:s!! No 0-post accounts!4

All thanks go to Trump! He started the war, not Newson!

Stu Barron4

Self inflicted? Gavin Newsom went to war with Iran? I'm confused.

Mike Horan3

Only the fucking idiots that watch Fox would believe this.

Charlie Fillenwarth3

I thought we control the Strait of Hormuz and always have? I thought all traffic was moving through the Strait just fine?

vtvball.bsky.social3

These people are fucking insane

ImNotJoeKing3

Oil is a globally traded commodity, its price is determined by global supply and demand, regardless of what country or state. The only caveats are: how much tax a state puts on gasoline, a country that subsidizes gasoline, and geographic location causing higher transportation costs.

Gabe Burgess3

What continues to astound me is not the fact these feckless suckups peddle this obvious BS, it's the amount of people in this country that believe them.

Baltimore Canary3

This is the dumbest thing I've read on the internet today.

kingink13.bsky.social2

I thought everything was Joe Biden's fault

Just Kevin2

It is worth pointing out that the cost for gasoline in Texas after Republicans' latest Middle Eastern war increased by 30% YoY whereas in California which has decarbonized much of their transportation has only increased 24% YoY. For diesel it is 55% for TX & 40% for CA YoY.

Don_Shea2

Her response is, “Okay.” No wonder we’re in this position. Hard hitting journalism.

ravenalessia.bsky.social2

Sounds like Trump started an ilegal war against Iran that impacted California’s oil imports from the Strait of Hormuz to get back at Gavin Newsom for what? … not bending a knee to Trump? The most idiotic reason for starting a war that cost lives, billions and increased gas prices throughout the US

nancyginga.bsky.social2

So California, exclusive of other states, gets their oil shipped through the strait? And the Governor is responsible for where California gets its oil?

Susan Behrens2

How is it Gavin Newsom’s fault that the Strait of Hormuz is closed?

SeabeeGator462

Your response sir? @gavinnewsom.bsky.social @governor.ca.gov

Jeff W 🌮2

I did not realize that the governor of California launched a war against Iran and not the president. I stand corrected.

Joel Klebanoff 🇨🇦2

And, Mr. Burgum, who should other Americans thank for their high oil prices?

olympicdane.bsky.social2

It's scary that this guy has no idea how international commodities work. Pure incompetence.

The Bishop2

Oh, did I miss President Newsom declaring war on Iran

Hand of the King2

If oil comes from Texas, why isn't gas free in Texas?

Saoirse2

Burgum, once again use the Google machine before you speak. California oil consumption from the 'MIDDLE EAST' (not the Strait of Hormuz) is 30%, while GREEN Energy supplies 43% to 60% of energy used in California. Looks like California saw what was coming down the pipe and took action.

HoneyBearKelly 🇨🇺🇪🇺8

Burgum didn’t pass junior high earth science.

GGL6

Burghum is amongst the contenders for stupidest Cabinet member

youradaisyifudo.bsky.social6

Where the hell does this guy get his information? Straight out of trump’s ass I reckon

eddie0028.bsky.social5

Wait whut...I thought we were energy independent

Carl Pagan4

Makes it sound like Hormuz oil is Perrier.

kestell7881.bsky.social4

They don't even try to make sense! They know the media will just nod and go along with any irrational BS they spew!!

dsullivan238.bsky.social4

Wait, is Burgum saying that he thinks Gavin Newsom closed the Strait of Hormuz?

Dr. Penguin3

Oh look it's blame Gavin day. I was expecting him to blame Biden.

NotafanofFacism3

Just over a year ago I was really nervous about replacing my car with an EV (mostly due to range anxiety) but after months of research, I decided to lease one. I already had solar and put a charger in my garage. I charge my car after 12 am for less than $4 on average Zero regrets, Doug. Zero.

Cynthia Fraase2

It would be really funny if Trump's idiotic war was the tipping point for so many nations to move on clean energy sources.

kiskaz.bsky.social2

I think he’s one of the most pitiful, slavering sycophants in Trump’s orbit.

kaannnaa.bsky.social2

Especially since the actual reason for high prices in CA, specifically, is that our oil pipelines don't cross the Rockies

Michael Kaplan 2

Sacrifice for your dearest oil company

ⓘ 𝕆ligarch f*ckery detected5

It's always amazing to me that the same folks that support him because he "says what he means" burn an awful lot of calories explaining "what he really meant was..."

Smart Dissent4

mike Johnson loves the taste of poop, he loves eating shit.

Anne Muntean4

Goodness gracious. If that isn't the most flaccid, weenie-mouthed, and limply lame line of bs I've heard since Hector was a pup.

roman-s-ca.bsky.social3

Mike Johnson needs to realize that his days as speaker are numbered. After the Mid-Terms his own caucus are not going to elect him minority leader and he’s going to go back to being an insignificant back bencher again.

Feed The Opposition2

Seriously, Lil Johnson is so FOS.

Molly Lyons2

Spreads that shit on the wonder bread super thick, then gulps down the entire sandwich in one big bite.

Mark VDH2

OMG he needs to STFU already with the gaslighting. He could power all of DC with that sh!t.

SaraSmirks2

trump likes it and johnson thinks it's 'fun'

Jeff Holcomb2

Johnson's church doesn't recognize the 9th Commandment.

SJ Rozan2

OMG shit this poor wouldn’t even make my plants grow.

ramonalogsdon.bsky.social2

Trump said what he said. We don't need Mike Johnson to interpret. Trump does not care about any of us.

Outspoken™️9

Trump can fuck all the way off and then fuck off some more. November is coming and we will remember.

PMB-CA 💙 A Right-Brained Leftist3

We are going to be paying for Trump's idiocy for a very long time. Especially now that Iran will control the Strait, gasoline and all affected products will always be high.

riverloki2

They wonder why young couples aren’t having children. 🙄

Maria Thaldore ☀️🔆♒🚩4

ok but genuinely, besides his ego, what purpose does this serve? he was never convicted, they don't matter

Robby3

mr trump this is your political advisor sir i recommend you keep posting this shit

Morgan J Freeman7

Inflation: 4.2%. Trump: "I love it." Americans: We can't afford it. #TrumpLovesTheInflation