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ffr

(23,390 posts)
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 11:15 AM 22 hrs ago

Trump Threatens Airstrikes On U.S. Gas Stations, 'lower your prices now!

In a promise to address the pain Americans were feeling at the pump as his war with Iran approached its fourth week, President Donald Trump threatened Friday to launch airstrikes against U.S. gas stations if they did not lower their prices.

“These terrible places must stop overcharging Americans every time they put fuel in their car, or I will have no choice but to unleash a massive bombing campaign against them,” Trump said during a White House press briefing, stating that he had already asked the U.S. Navy to send aircraft carriers to regions where American gas stations operate. “Someone told me the price of unleaded gasoline in our country has risen 32% in the past month. Can you believe that? So I have instructed our intelligence community to provide me with a list of targets among the QuikTrips, 7-Elevens, and Kum & Go’s, and Casey’s General Stores responsible for this outrageous situation, and if they do not comply immediately, they will face total destruction.”

The president went on to criticize gas stations for raising prices at a time when the nation was engaged in a major military operation overseas, saying there would be no war profiteering on his watch. - The Onion
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Trump Threatens Airstrikes On U.S. Gas Stations, 'lower your prices now! (Original Post) ffr 22 hrs ago OP
Had me going there for a second. I guess all kidding aside; I wouldn't put it past them. flying_wahini 22 hrs ago #1
Same! JFC the way my mind works now from these assholes / EOM Tripper11 22 hrs ago #2

flying_wahini

(8,270 posts)
1. Had me going there for a second. I guess all kidding aside; I wouldn't put it past them.
Fri Mar 20, 2026, 11:17 AM
22 hrs ago

How terrible is that?

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