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With the global economy on edge and oil executives rubbing their hands together, Trump jumped into action Monday morning. In a no-nonsense message posted in bold capital letters, Trump warned energy markets and foreign profiteers not to exploit the chaos.
“Everyone, keep oil prices down, I’m watching!” Trump declared.
Then he added a stark warning to those playing both sides of the conflict:
“You’re playing right into the hands of the enemy. Don’t do it!”
Trump’s message wasn’t just a tweet — it was a shot across the bow to OPEC, Big Oil, and any other bad actors looking to line their pockets off geopolitical instability. The message was loud and clear: America first, not oil cartel profits.
Though it remains unclear what action Trump will take next if OPEC defies his call for price restraint, history tells us he doesn’t bluff. And Iran knows this well. During Trump’s first term, he brought Tehran’s economy to its knees with maximum pressure sanctions and didn’t flinch when challenged.
But Trump wasn’t just warning oil traders — he issued a direct order to America’s energy sector to ramp up domestic production immediately.
“To the Department of Energy, DRILL BABY DRILL!!!” Trump shouted.
“And I mean now!!!”
It was a return to Trump’s signature energy dominance strategy — the one that kept gas prices low, jobs booming, and the U.S. energy independent during his presidency. Under Biden, the U.S. has become increasingly vulnerable, relying on foreign nations while hamstringing domestic drilling with endless regulations and climate mandates.
Iran’s move to shut down the Strait of Hormuz isn’t just about oil — it’s about testing America’s will. And Trump isn’t waiting for bureaucrats or global bodies to act. He’s taking the lead, sending a message that he’s still the man the world listens to — and fears.
As Iran grows bolder and oil prices threaten to surge, Americans can breathe a little easier knowing Trump is watching. Because when others hesitate, he acts.
