Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) criticized the Trump administration’s energy messaging after President Donald Trump celebrated rising U.S. oil exports, arguing that fuel prices remain a major concern for Americans amid tensions with Iran.
Greene Challenges Trump’s Oil Victory Message
On Saturday, Greene responded to Trump’s Truth Social post saying that U.S. oil exports were “SURGING” under his leadership and declaring America was “the King of Oil.”
In a post on X, Greene wrote, “The national price of gas is $4.10 and diesel is $5.36.”
She added, “Your illegal senseless war on Iran is crushing the very people that voted to end foreign wars, lower inflation, and lower the price of gas.”
She also criticized Trump’s communications strategy, saying, “Trump team, posting shit like this from our multibillionaire POTUS is stupid.”
Trump’s post focused on U.S. energy dominance, with the president writing, “Because of President Donald J. Trump, Oil Exports are SURGING!
The image accompanying the post stated, “Now, the U.S. is the King of Oil!”
Global Energy Markets Faced Rising Supply Risks
Last month, Trade tensions, Middle East conflicts and shipping disruptions had increased pressure on global energy markets.
President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian goods had raised concerns over U.S. energy security, although Canadian crude oil exports remained exempt.
Canada supplied a significant share of U.S. oil imports, making it a key energy partner.
Meanwhile, Houthi threats to blockade Saudi Arabia and escalating U.S.-Iran tensions fueled concerns over disruptions to major shipping routes, including the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. forces carried out strikes against Iranian targets as Trump said the actions were aimed at protecting commercial shipping.
Previously, Trump said oil was “flowing like never before” after efforts to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, while announcing restrictions on Iranian-linked vessels and new trade deals with Gulf nations.
At the same time, a global refining shortage, tighter inventories and limited spare refining capacity raised concerns about future supply shocks.
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