American consumers are once again getting squeezed at the gas pump as President Trump’s war of choice in Iran sends gas prices soaring and money flowing to his Big Oil donors.
On the recordJune 29, 2026
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Commenting on gas prices and Big Oil profits
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We're actually somewhat generous about letting [the oil companies] keep half of the excess profits, but we want at least half of it to go back.





