Trump praises inflation, cites U.S. taking Iranian oil

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Trump said he loves the inflation numbers because the U.S. is seizing millions of barrels of Iranian oil.

WHO: President Trump

WHAT: Trump praised the inflation spike and said the U.S. is taking/seizing millions of barrels of Iranian oil.

WHEN: Jun 10, 2026 at 1:26 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: He linked the inflation spike to the U.S. taking/seizing millions of barrels of Iranian oil, saying inflation and oil prices will drop after the war ends.

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