Oil was always a priority for Trump, and he wants to keep gasoline prices low at the pump because this is a significant part of the politics of the US economy that will influence the November elections.

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John Bolton

Evidence Quote

Well, it was a priority for Trump. As I mentioned in the case of Iraq, oil is always a priority. And uh why? uh because he wants to keep g the price of gasoline at the pump down.

Source

Venezuela after Trump’s strike: John Bolton vs John MearsheimerSwitzerland with Tom Switzer
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:01:05 PM

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