Trump just went full Trump on Truth Social today, and it’s classic him: no filter, straight to the point, kinda controversial as hell. So amid this whole mess with Iran—the Strait of Hormuz basically on lockdown, tankers dodging threats, oil prices jumping like crazy—he drops this post: “The United States is the largest oil producer in the world, by far, so when oil prices go up, we make a lot of money. BUT, of far greater interest and importance to me, as President, is stopping an evil Empire, Iran, from having Nuclear Weapons, and destroying the Middle East and, indeed, the World. I won’t ever let that happen!
He’s basically like, yeah, gas is getting expensive, flights cost more, everything feels pinched… but hey, America’s pumping more oil than anyone else right now, so higher prices mean big bucks for us as producers and exporters. Shale guys, big energy companies, even some government cash from royalties—it’s a win on that front. Then he pivots hard: but forget the money, the real deal is making sure Iran never gets the bomb. He straight-up calls them an “evil empire,” pulling that old Reagan vibe against the Soviets. Strong words, meant to fire people up and show he’s not backing down.
From where I’m sitting (and yeah, in Delhi we’re feeling this too—our imports, LPG prices, the whole ripple), it’s a mixed bag. On one hand, Trump’s spinning it positively for the US economy: we’re not as dependent as Europe or Asia, so we can ride the wave better. But come on, when he says “we make a lot of money,” a lot of folks are thinking, who exactly is “we”? Big Oil execs? Shareholders? Not the average family filling up the tank or paying heating bills. Critics are already roasting him online—people saying he’s out of touch while Americans are hurting at the pump. And remember, he ran promising lower costs, so this feels like a weird flex to some.
On the flip side, his base probably loves it. It’s that America-first, no-nonsense toughness: national security over short-term pain. Stopping a nuclear Iran? That’s huge—prevents a nightmare scenario for Israel, the Gulf, the whole region, maybe even us down the line. Trump’s been hammering this line forever: no nukes for Tehran, full stop. And with Iran’s new leadership digging in, threatening more disruptions, he’s framing the fight as protecting the world, not just chasing dollars.
The backdrop is wild—oil’s been flirting with $100+, sometimes over, thanks to all the attacks on shipping and the Hormuz choke point. It’s one of the biggest supply shocks we’ve seen. US releasing from strategic reserves, but prices still volatile. India’s getting hammered too, with our heavy reliance on Gulf crude.
Bottom line? Trump’s doubling down: endure the pain, because the alternative—a nuke-armed “evil empire”—is way worse. Whether this calms nerves or just amps up the drama, who knows. But one thing’s clear: this conflict ain’t wrapping up quick, and energy markets are gonna stay bumpy.
Sources:
Times of India
Economic Times
Washington Times
NBC News
The Hill
Trump’s Truth Social post
