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They don't give a damn about anything he says or does mac. He could berate a woman as she's being assaulted by his supporters while the crowd cheers at one of his rallies and they still wouldn't care. Oh wait, that already happened.

Trump boasts oil companies are making 'a freaking fortune' while Americans pay $4.29 a gallon

Morgan Taylor
Mon, October 26, 2026 at 1:47 PM EDT
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With regular gas averaging $4.29 per gallon nationwide, President Donald Trump used a rally in Georgia to highlight soaring profits for U.S. oil and gas companies.

While drivers contend with high prices at the pump, Trump pointed to producers in states such as Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana as major beneficiaries of global supply disruptions.

Here's what to know
According to Business Insider, Trump said Saturday that turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz has pushed oil prices higher by steering buyers toward American producers.


"The United States oil and gas business is making hundreds of billions of dollars," he said.

In its second-quarter report, Oil & Gas Journal likewise tied major gains for North American oil companies to "surging crude prices tied to ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions," per Business Insider.

Oil & Gas Journal said 38 U.S. producers and refiners together upped year-over-year revenue by $140 billion.

On Monday, regular gas averaged $4.29 per gallon nationwide, compared with $2.98 in February.

"I don't give a damn, I'm going to say it: We're making a freaking fortune," Trump said, according to Business Insider.

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The national average for diesel reached $6.35, per AAA, up from $3.75, as the publication noted.

Because shipping companies use diesel in trucks and boats, higher fuel costs are often passed along to consumers through pricier deliveries and goods.

The remarks came as voters confront an affordability crunch. The White House did not respond to Business Insider's request for comment Sunday.

Oil and gas use pollutes air and water and is linked to asthma, heart disease, cancer, and premature death. Dependence on these fuels can also leave households exposed to high energy costs, whereas more abundant sources of energy such as sunlight and wind are much cleaner and can lower costs. Industry lobbying has slowed the transition to cleaner, less expensive energy solutions that could better protect public health and reduce costs.

What's being done?
"On Oct. 9, Trump said he reached a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel, which had been heavily sanctioned since the start of Russia's invasion of Ukraine," Business Insider reported. "Analysts warned the move could provide a lifeline to the Russian economy as the country seeks to bombard Ukraine into submission this winter."

Trump acknowledged the tension at the rally.

"I can see just the fake headlines: 'President Trump is talking about all the money they're making while people are suffering at the pump,'" he said, according to Business Insider.

Where can I learn more?
These stories track rising gas and diesel prices and the political fallout around them.

• After Iran strikes, U.S. drivers watched gas jump to $4.27 as Trump promised relief.

• In Massachusetts, drivers paid more while U.S. gas stayed above $4 every day in August.

• In South Texas, a gas surge strained budgets so sharply that drivers weighed fuel against groceries.

• In Florida, AAA warned that after gas topped $4 again, it could keep climbing to $4.19.

Rapper Nicki Minaj appeared on Fox News in an interview with Lara Trump and later joined President Donald Trump on stage at a campaign rally in Michigan to urge young Americans to "vote red" and support Republican candidates in the 2026 midterm elections.

Nikki Manaj can't vote because she is not a U.S. citizen.

Her husband Kenneth Petty can't vote because he is a registered sex offender.

Nicki Minaj's brother, Jelani Maraj, cannot vote because he is currently serving a prison sentence of 25 years to life in New York. He was convicted in 2017 of predatory sexual assault against a child and endangering the welfare of a child.

No wonder FOX News and Trump are using her for a spokesperson. She makes the perfect candidate for the job.

I believe if the Browns can continue to have a productive running game like they had yesterday we will see more of the same. If the runnimng game collapses like it was before we will no longer see what we saw yesterday. I believe the two are connected at the hip.

Yes. We have an identity. It's called KISS (keep it simple, stupid). We're going to keep you off balance with play calling and were going to take advantage of Watson's strengths instead of trying to fit him into some rigid system that relies too heavily on progressions and complicated route trees.

Stefanski's "drop-back, read the field from left-to-right, timing is everything" b.s. was never going to work with Watson. He dropped back and stood there in analysis paralysis. Now things are built on spacing. WRs are given a framework, not a strict route tree.

It seems to me, the new approach with Watson is almost a narrow, quick-hit, see it and execute type of scheme with nothing that makes him stand back there and think.

And since we're letting Watson be himself, "act two" of each play is building a week-by-week rapport with WRs... they know what to do when they see Watson break script and move in the pocket. THAT is priceless. THAT is what made Big Ben and that offense deadly for so long. THAT is (surprise, surprise) what made the Ravens' offense terrifying at times.



Monken took things down to the studs when he arrived. I know it's easy to ignore the evidence because of terrible consistency... or your valid fact that sometimes it seems like it "stinks" for three quarters; but this is the most "identity" we've had since Baker looked like fQB in 2020.

And we're expanding on it weekly.

The luxury of healthy RBs paid great dividends this week. This opens so much of the playbook that has been closed to injury and inconsistent OL play.

Something else I noticed: The first time I clapped and said "good job"; by the third or fourth I said, "hmmm, is this by design?" I won't reframe every long pass, but most were well over the WRs head. One that wasn't was actually a perfect throw that should have been a TD.

Seems like it's been beat into Watson's head to not look for "hero" plays on deep balls. There is a simple two box flowchart. 1) if something is there, take it. 2) if not, throw that ball away. The act of keeping the defense honest is actually more important than finding that diamond in the rough.



This whole thing could all go up in flames. We're used to it. We expect it.

You know what else could happen? This could continue on the same trajectory as Watson gets more comfortable (yesterday's game was the absolute best we've seen in that regard) and as the young pups (second youngest offense in football) get more and more acclimated. When the "21s" and "22s" cross the line from wondering if they belong to imposing their will and athleticism with an expectation that they can win every snap?

We are on the same page.

I have been looking for him to play a complete game like yesterday.

He has never played from the pocket with confidence. After the pick I began thinking all those dropped ints. were coming to equal things.

He bounced back. He played as well as one could expect. He was calm in the pocket and stepped up not out when there was pressure.

You are right he looks like a different person in body language.

If he continues to play like he did this game. We will contend to win the North.

Having great run production which leads to virtually no pressure on the QB is a QB's best friend. It makes it much easier to get comfortable and in rhythm.

Forget the $$. Losing 5 first rounders has to hurt

No arrests were made for this assault. But then when you have the president shaming the victim and the crowd cheering the assault I mean Murica!................

Watson during the Titans game finally showed he can be a real QB. I don't really care about the last drive of the game theatrics. In this game, Watson finally was making fast decisions and getting that ball out with confidence and ZING! If not for dropped balls that were very catchable he might have gotten 400 yards. If he keeps showing progress like this then I either resign him for 2 years or transition tag him if he shows he can keep this level of focus up.

To me it's obvious Watson is gaining his confidence and love of the game back. His body language is just oozing the love of the game again. I think you have to place it all on Monken for knowing how to rebuild his mental fortitude. To me this all about Watson wanting it and Monken expertly coaching it. I don't like Watson as a human being for what he did in the past but he is married and settled down now and he clearly is putting his all into being the best QB he can be and has worked hard. I hate to say it but I am rooting for Watson to keep turning his life around and make the most of this second chance he has been given. I just hope we don't resign him to some long term crazy contract.

I think their numbers may be thinning.

Just imagine if next year we draft Jeremiah Smith from Ohio State as our #1 WR. I would take him over any of the QBs in this upcoming draft. Smith #1, Boston #2, KC #3 AKA Slot, and at Fannon TE would be the best receiving corps in the NFL BY FAR. Oh, and btw Q and Samson can catch the ball too. Smith would make our offense so much better than any QB because of that qualitative leap when none of our WRs can be double and triple teamed.

I think Jeremiah is so good I would trade both our number 1 picks this year and maybe even next years number 1 to move up to grab him. I would normally never do that for a WR but I think he is worth it to go from a good WR corps to an elite and possibly best wr corps in all of football. I think with wrs like that any decent QB can do great things. My only fear is that the Titans will take him first to reunite him with Tate. I know if I were the TItans it's what I would do.

My only fear in making this happen is that we need to draft an elite CB and RT. This year we have the picks to make that happen but are there players worth the picks? If we can't move up to get Smith then that is what I would want to do most. CBs are so hard for me to evaluate that I have no clue if there will be an elite one we even have a chance at. Anyone know of some top tier cbs to keep an eye on?

What do my fellow Dawg fans think? What to join my Jeremiah Smith Bandwagon?

We have an identity? Is being competent-to-good in the 4th quarter an identity? I'm not trying to be a ding-dong, I just can't seem to wrap my head around what we are doing (and how we do it) on offense. Along the same lines, Watson looks very uncomfortable for large stretches before settling in at the end of games.


Based on what I've seen, I would expect Sanders to be the primary backup whenever both are healthy. I'm not sure he can scramble as well as Watson can, but he had already come a long way in terms of not taking back-breaking sacks. I think Monken and co. would do the same thing they're doing with Watson (putting him in plays/alignments that try to help him feel more comfortable out there).

The last time the Browns beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh during the regular season was 2003.

Ouch.

Damn I want this game. I really do. The Steelers want revenge for losing on a Thursday night game.

I truly believe we can beat them. The first time in a long time the offense won a game against a decent defense.

308 yds passing and 183 yds rushing.

It will not be easy. The key to the first game was pressure on Rodgers. It is a must. He will beat you if he is given time to throw.

That's a tough question. Sanders is prone to throwing picks and Gabriel never seemed to be comfortable enough to push the ball down the field even though he has the ability to do so. I don't have any clue how to address that question.

Tough question.

We really don't know because neither has played in this offense.

For the first time DW played the way this offense is structured. Monken wants balance. Getting Samson back with better OL blocking. Unleashed the run game. It made Judkins play his game.

It is important to spread the ball around. In order to do that the run game needs to work. KC in the slot, Fannin in seams routes, Jeudy and Boston X and Y means we play on the entire field.

That is the Monken offense. Threaten all parts of the field.

The quarterback has to see it, read it, and get the ball out. The plays come from the pocket.

DG, and SS have yet to prove they can do it. Not their faults. They need the opportunity to prove it.

But they will not get that unless DW gets injured.

Considering the win total at the end of week 6 I don't think anyone is getting it right. lol

That's the exact reason I believe nobody in this thread objected to him being executed.

Most people today clutch their pearls and reel in horror just seeing somebody get blasted with a face punch outside a ring… imagine the uproar. Hell, watching two beheadings on youtube (nick berg and another) damn near broke me with hate after. To this day i’m indifferent to the plight of Muslim radicals. Not ordinary muslims.

Just curious as to others' opinions. I guess the question could go in any thread...

Now that we seem to have an identity on offense, now that Watson seems to look comfortable in the pocket...

Which QB would translate quicker if he were injured? Sanders or Gabriel?

Murica!

I'm not so sure I would agree that "America" did that but somebody in America most certainly did.

I get it. technology has changed the implications and ramifications of what the term public execution actually means.

The last time we started 6-2 was 1994. Belichick was our coach.

Ukraine has to make a peace deal with their invaders because gas$$ is too high because US bit off more than it could chew against Iran.