Trump Uses Oil Price Drop to Rally Voters Ahead of Midterms
The president highlighted falling oil prices and warned about Iran as voters head to the polls.
On Monday, the evening before voters cast ballots in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump took the stage, a timing that many see as a direct appeal to the electorate.
Trump championed a decrease in oil prices, noting that oil prices are DROPPING LIKE A ROCK, down almost $10 a Barrel, A RECORD, because people feel that there will not be a [...]. The market reflected this claim, with oil prices dropping by almost $10 a barrel.
He also pointed to Iran, saying Iran wants a settlement, a comment that underscores concerns about foreign influence.
Original reporting
Washington Examiner
Trump touts ‘record’ drop in oil prices on election eve, says Iran ‘wants a settlement’
President Donald Trump on Monday championed a “record” decrease in oil prices, adding that Iran “wants a settlement,” remarks that come the evening before voters cast their ballots in the midterm elections. “Oil Prices are DROPPING LIKE A ROCK, down almost $10 a Barrel, A RECORD, because people feel that there will not be a […]
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- On Monday, the evening before voters cast ballots in the midterm elections, President Donald Trump spoke.
- President Donald Trump
- Trump championed a decrease in oil prices.
- Trump said, "Oil Prices are DROPPING LIKE A ROCK, down almost $10 a Barrel, A RECORD, because people feel that there will not be a [...]"
- Oil prices dropped by almost $10 a barrel.
- Trump said Iran "wants a settlement".
- Iran
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