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Trump Says High Oil Prices Worth It to Prevent ‘Nuclear Holocaust In Europe
Mediaite ^ | April 23, 2026 | Alex Griffing

Posted on 04/23/2026 3:16:02 PM PDT by Miami Rebel

President Donald Trump was pressed in the Oval Office on Thursday about gas prices after he said he once worried they could go as high as $200 a barrel due to the war in Iran.

A reporter asked if Trump would be willing to accept $200 oil in order to continue the war.

“I think that there’s nothing worse than a nuclear weapon that takes out one of your cities, or two of your cities, or three. I think there’s something worse than the nuclear weapon is going to destroy the Middle East, including Israel,” Trump replied, adding:

I think there is nothing worse than Europe being under attack by people that have missiles now that reach Europe. As you know, they don’t reach us, but they reach Europe — but they will reach us at some time, probably in the not too distant future, unless we stop them now.

I think there would be nothing worse than having a nuclear holocaust in Europe — London, Paris, various places in Germany — all targeted. Now, what I say is you can’t let them have. I don’t think it will happen, by the way. I really think — we actually, it turns out, that we are “drill, baby, drill” and it turns out we’re producing a lot of oil, and they’re buying the oil. They’re going to Alaska, they’re going to Texas, Louisiana.

And our guys have done a fantastic job. We’re putting out, right now, more oil and gas than we ever have in the history of our country. And one other thing — there are more people employed today in the United States than ever in the history of the country, okay?


TOPICS: Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: affordability; fakenews; inflation; iran; mediaite; midterms
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To: central_va

ESADbtch


21 posted on 04/23/2026 5:46:38 PM PDT by A strike (miss Rush but miss CharlieKirk more)
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To: roving

Or a straight up tax deduction for ALL gas expenditures.


22 posted on 04/23/2026 5:46:54 PM PDT by ealgeone
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To: Miami Rebel
That's a there problem, not a our problem. Foreign welfare creates this. The ME and Europe has no need to fix those problems while we come in and sacrifice our blood and treasure.
23 posted on 04/23/2026 5:55:11 PM PDT by Theoria
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To: Miami Rebel

Of course they are. If as Democrat administration was doing this the left would portray it as the salvation of humanity.


24 posted on 04/23/2026 5:56:49 PM PDT by neverevergiveup
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To: A strike

yap yap yap yap yap yap yap yap


25 posted on 04/23/2026 6:05:34 PM PDT by central_va (XI won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: Miami Rebel

Muslims will destroy Europe … just a bit later.


26 posted on 04/23/2026 7:11:53 PM PDT by Uncle Miltie (Groypers: “Low IQ” - PDJT)
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To: Mariner

Where is the end point?
Is unconditional surrender soon?

The country can’t deal with $200 a barrel for a long period. 2017 barrel price were about $50 per.


27 posted on 04/23/2026 7:47:57 PM PDT by Karliner (Heb 4:12 Rom 8:28 Rev 3, "...This is the end of the beginning." Churchill)
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To: Karliner

Until the midterms wipeout.


28 posted on 04/23/2026 9:52:05 PM PDT by nwrep
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To: Karliner

Call the Whambulance!!!!!


29 posted on 04/24/2026 4:29:25 AM PDT by central_va (XI won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: nwrep

GOP picks up seats in Nov.


30 posted on 04/24/2026 4:39:58 AM PDT by central_va (XI won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: central_va

Not crying idiot, looking for timelines and goals. So, how long this gonna take warrior?


31 posted on 04/24/2026 6:58:47 AM PDT by Karliner (Heb 4:12 Rom 8:28 Rev 3, "...This is the end of the beginning." Churchill)
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To: Leaning Right

This average voter will care much more about inflation, and gas prices. That’s immediate, and it’s right in front of him


Yeah voting for the Dems and their anti-consumer positions will definitely lower inflation, food prices, and the cost of fuel.

Are average voter Americans that stupid these days? Rhetorical question only.


32 posted on 04/24/2026 8:52:01 AM PDT by PIF (They came for me and mine ... now its your turn)
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To: Karliner

As long as it takes wimp.


33 posted on 04/24/2026 8:57:04 AM PDT by central_va (XI won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: central_va

Okay retard. Use derision and stupidity, be a fool


34 posted on 04/24/2026 9:04:37 AM PDT by Karliner (Heb 4:12 Rom 8:28 Rev 3, "...This is the end of the beginning." Churchill)
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To: Karliner

I gave trying to convince balless wimps how to act like men.


35 posted on 04/24/2026 9:06:21 AM PDT by central_va (XI won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: central_va

asking questions? you can FOAD, little man


36 posted on 04/24/2026 9:06:59 AM PDT by Karliner (Heb 4:12 Rom 8:28 Rev 3, "...This is the end of the beginning." Churchill)
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To: Karliner

Grow a pair.


37 posted on 04/24/2026 9:18:06 AM PDT by central_va (XI won't be reconstructed and I do not give a damn)
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To: central_va
arguing
38 posted on 04/24/2026 10:40:58 AM PDT by Karliner (Heb 4:12 Rom 8:28 Rev 3, "...This is the end of the beginning." Churchill)
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To: central_va

Are all polls and trends wrong? Midterm polls have not been wrong in 20+ years.


39 posted on 04/25/2026 9:08:06 AM PDT by nwrep
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