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Trump’s Gas Price “Fix” Reeks of Panic

2026-05-11 News & Politics
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Sam Stein joined Katy Tur on MS Now to break down the Trump administration’s increasingly desperate messaging on the economy as prices keep climbing and voters feel the squeeze. As top Trump economic adviser Kevin Hassett pointed to soaring credit card spending as proof the economy is “strong,” Trump is now proposing a federal gas tax holiday, and is considering easing tariffs on beef imports. Text TAKES to 64000 for your 2 free gifts with the purchase of any Pocket Hose Ballistic hose. By Texting 64000, you agree to receive recurring automated marketing messages from Pocket Hose. Message frequency varies and data rates may apply. Text STOP at any time to opt out. Text HELP for additional Information. No purchase required. Terms apply, available at https://PocketHose.com/terms. Watch Katy Tur Reports on MS NOW: https://www.ms.now/katy-tur-reports Become a Bulwark Youtube Plus Member here - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCG4Hp1KbGw4e02N7FpPXDgQ/join

Top Comments (10)

@balibob47 2026-05-11

We are living in a time where people are proud of what they should be ashamed of.

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@BillHallisey 2026-05-11

What economist in their right mind would be happy about so many Americans running up credit card debt?!

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@lawyer1165 2026-05-11

Eliminating the federal gasoline tax gives oil companies more freedom to raise gasoline prices.

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@canucklehead11 2026-05-11

Of course his tariffs raise prices. What else could they do? A tariff is a tax. Duh.

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@DoesItEvenMatter-12 2026-05-12

It used to cost me $70 to fill my truck, now it costs $150 ... the economy must be doing great because I used a credit card

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@b.greene9123 2026-05-12

Do you remember a time when we could go weeks without hearing anything about the President or the Senate or the Supreme Court? Every fucking day... It never ends. It's causing a national overdose of anxiety and stress. Everyone is in a state of PTSD, and will be for a generation.

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@joestratton3981 2026-05-11

Gerrymandering is total bullshit and should be outlawed.

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@galerae947 2026-05-12

Eighteen cents is BS. Our fuel is up over $2 more just since the war started, so 18 pennies doesn't even begin to make a difference.

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@markcassidy2410 2026-05-12

"It's like there's a horse in a hospital!" -John Mulaney

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@CaptFantaztic 2026-05-12

"As soon as this is over with Iran...." Wait, I thought it WAS over already....

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