Trump calling rising gas prices “peanuts” and “very temporary” is getting torched as out of touch.
— HeritageHerald (@RealHeritageH) May 19, 2026
Trump keeps framing inflation spikes as short-term noise, but for consumers paying $4.50+ per gallon right now, “temporary” still hurts. Markets care less about rhetoric and more about how long Strait of Hormuz disruptions last.
— Jehangeer H (@jehangeer_hasan) May 19, 2026
Since when did the peanuts cost $50? pic.twitter.com/gyNfvkSpLO
— ₿adger 🦡 (@BadgerDAO) May 19, 2026