Governor Gavin Newsom (D-CA) slammed President Donald Trump on Thursday for causing Americans to spend billions in additional costs at the pump as fuel continues to hover around the $4-mark.
A Trump Win?
Taking to the social media platform X, Newsom’s official Press Office handle delivered sharp criticism of Trump. “Americans have paid $10.53 billion more for gas nationwide,” the post said, adding that states like Idaho, Utah, Kentucky and Arizona had seen the steepest increases in fuel prices. “TRUMP WIN?” the post said.
JB Pritzker Criticizes Trump
Governor Jay Robert ‘JB’ Pritzker (D-IL) criticized Trump as gas prices soared. “Donald Trump thinks he can gaslight hard-working Americans into believing today’s gas prices are “not very high,” he said, quoting a video of Trump saying that gas prices weren’t very high.
Elizabeth Warren Criticizes Trump, Sean Duffy Hits Out
However, concerns have been raised about the pipeline by officials as well as environmental groups. The pipeline is touted to supply over 60,000 barrels of oil a day, after a 2015 oil spill had led to its closure.
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