Grothman: Trump Needs To Remind People Things Could Be Worse
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Fri, 2 October 2026
1 report- Telegram.hr (Croatia)14:39first to report
Trump je ranije izjavio da razmatra zabranu izvoza dizela u nastojanju da snizi cijene u SAD-u
Mon, 5 October 2026
1 report- RMF24 (Poland)20:16
Trump o cenach paliw. Wskazał dwie grupy winnych
Sat, 10 October 2026
2 reports- RMF24 (Poland)16:51
Bezpieczeństwo sprzedane za galon paliwa? Niepokojący rachunek Trumpa
- La Repubblica (Italy)23:00
Il presidente è in calo di consensi a meno di un mese dalle elezioni di midterm. E per rimontare rispolvera anche i rimborsi sanitari
Mon, 12 October 2026
1 report- crooksandliars.com11:35
Rep. Glenn Grothman claims that gas prices were higher under Joe Biden, even though they are hitting record highs now.
Wed, 14 October 2026
3 reports- Die Zeit (Germany)13:36
- Telegram.hr (Croatia)20:50
Nagli rast inflacije u rujnu počinje se prelijevati i na druge sektore
- Bloomberg Politics21:00
Gas prices are up and Trump is out of time to bring them down before midterms. On today’s Big Take podcast, what high energy prices could cost the Republican party. (Source: Bloomberg)
Thu, 15 October 2026
2 reports- Le Monde (France)16:00
Dans cet Etat du Midwest américain, acquis aux républicains depuis des décennies, les soutiens locaux trouvent des excuses au président, Donald Trump, mais déplorent les hausses de prix et reconnaissent le manque de mobilisation dans leurs rangs.
- canberratimes.com.au18:30
Desperate men do desperate things.
Fri, 16 October 2026
2 reports- 24sata (Croatia)06:42
Sve što on radi jest to da podiže cijenu nafte u svijetu. Pa, mislim da je to sramota, rekao je Trump za Zelenskog
- Bloomberg Politics18:02
Trump pledged to slash energy costs by half during his first year back; a ridiculous objective made more so by his own actions. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Liam Denning explains how soaring fuel prices pose a big hurdle for the GOP in the upcoming midterms. (Source: Bloomberg)
Sat, 17 October 2026
1 report- Bloomberg Politics13:00
In his 2024 presidential campaign, Donald Trump made the cost of energy a centerpiece.
Sun, 18 October 2026
1 report- dailymail.com01:13
JD Vance blamed Joe Biden and Iranian 'terrorists' for sky-high gas prices after a two-time Trump voter confronted him at a CBS town hall that aired Saturday night
Mon, 19 October 2026
3 reports- Index.hr (Croatia)04:59
SENATOR Schatz oštro je kritizirao Netanyahua koji je uz podršku Trumpa Amerikancima opravdavao rat s Iranom i umanjivao problem cijena goriva.
- Bloomberg Politics11:21
Gas prices under Trump are approaching a dour milestone two weeks before Election Day.
- Axios23:03
One issue is breaking through even among the most loyal Republican supporters: gas prices . Why it matters: Republicans promised to slash gas prices. But the Iran war sent them soaring, up 37% since President Trump took office . Republicans call it temporary. But there are limits to what voters will accept. On recent campaign trips with House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (R-Minn.) and Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.), gas prices were the most frequent concern raised at events attended by Axios....
Tue, 20 October 2026
2 reports- Tagesschau (Germany)13:07
Inflation, Lebenshaltungskosten, Treibstoffpreise: Viele Amerikaner machen Präsident Trump für die hohen Preise verantwortlich. Für die Republikaner könnte das vor den Midterms zum Problem werden. Von Carsten Kühntopp.
- The Hill15:00
American consumers will pay dearly for this misguided decision.
Wed, 21 October 2026
7 reports- businessinsider.com00:00
Citadel's Ken Griffin called Trump's tariffs "pro-inflation" and predicts that Republicans would lose at least one chamber in the midterms.
- Index.hr (Croatia)08:48
POLJSKI premijer Donald Tusk danas je tijekom rasprave u Sejmu, donjem domu poljskog parlamenta, izravno optužio američkog predsjednika Donalda Trumpa za globalni skok cijena goriva koji teško pogađa i europske građane.
- Anadolu Agency (AA)10:20
US president seeks to prevent utility price surges as artificial intelligence boom fuels nationwide energy grid concerns
- Der Spiegel (Germany)11:14
Vor den Kongresswahlen entgleitet dem US-Präsidenten die Kontrolle über die Wirtschaft: Preise und Zinsen steigen, Arbeiter und Farmer protestieren, seine eigene Partei rebelliert. Trump fehlen die Antworten.
- Times of India12:54
For Trump, the political calculation appears straightforward. If Russian supplies arrive quickly and in sufficient quantities, they could help ease fuel prices and give his party a political boost. If deliveries fall short or prices remain high, the administration could end up granting Moscow significant economic relief without delivering much for American consumers.
- Bloomberg Politics13:21
The Trump administration is tapping an emergency reserve of diesel set aside to heat homes in the Northeast as fuel prices are surging weeks before the midterm elections.
- citizensvoice.com16:00
Reader opinion: These are not serious-minded people.
Thu, 22 October 2026
2 reports- El País (Spain)03:45
El ex secretario de Estado de EE UU avisa de que “el rechazo político a las energías renovables puede revertir avances y retrasar inversiones” para la transición energética
- Anadolu Agency (AA)13:49
High interest rates, strengthening greenbacks hurt US exports
Fri, 23 October 2026
1 report- Anadolu Agency (AA)04:23
US president says petroleum capacity ‘central’ to defense readiness
Sun, 25 October 2026
4 reports- Bloomberg Politics13:03
On Bloomberg This Weekend, Financial Times Associate Editor and Sea Change author Rana Foroohar explains how the Iran war and higher energy costs are shaping voters’ economic concerns ahead of the US midterms. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Foroohar also examines America’s competition with China and Russia over shipping, infrastructure and influence in a rapidly changing Arctic. (Source: Bloomberg)
- The Hill16:00
Gas, diesel and food prices are high and expected to remain elevated through Election Day, creating a strong political headwind for Republicans who are at serious risk of losing control of the House and possibly the Senate, as well. President Trump's diesel deal with Russia has had little lasting impact on fuel prices, according to...
- The Hill16:29
Democratic strategist David Axelrod called out President Trump on Saturday, following Trump's remarks at an evening rally where he told supporters he "did not give a damn" about high fuel prices because “we’re making a freaking fortune" on oil. “HE's making money like he's never made before. And he doesn't give a damn about high...
- democrats.org17:01
At a midterm rally in Georgia yesterday, while talking about high prices in his economy, Donald Trump admitted he doesn’t care about Americans who criticize him for driving up gas prices, saying, “I can see the fake headlines: ‘President Trump is talking about all the money they’re making while people are suffering at the pump’… […]
Mon, 26 October 2026
7 reports- Google News - Top Stories10:41
Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections AP News See more headlines & perspectives on Google News
- Google News - Top Stories11:01
‘We don’t have inflation’? Five charts show the US economic reality of Trump’s second term so far The Guardian Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections AP News Affordability Is Splintering the Voter Coalition Trump Built With Midterms at Stake Bloomberg.com How Trump’s Economy Is Working in 7 Charts Barron's Trump promised $2 gas and cheaper groceries. Here’s what voters got instead. NBC News
- Google News - Top Stories12:43
In his own words: Trump on gas prices and energy costs since launching the war with Iran AP News As Trump brags about U.S. oil and gas company profits, his stocks gained millions during Iran war CBS News Trump on High Gas Prices: 'We're Making a Freaking Fortune Business Insider Trump brushes off high energy prices in the closing days of the midterm campaign Yahoo Trump ignores his own team’s advice, celebrates higher oil prices MS NOW
- PBS NewsHour15:27
Voters blame Trump, pointing to the Republican president's tariff policies and the war he started with Iran.
- dailynews.com15:47
Since launching the war with Iran nearly eight months ago, U.S. President Donald Trump has struggled to quell soaring energy costs, undermining Republicans’ attempt to keep control of Congress in the midterm elections next week.
1 reprint
- sandiegouniontribune.com26 Oct, 15:47their copy
- sandiegouniontribune.com15:54
One week before midterm elections, President Donald Trump is struggling to deliver on his promise to bring down costs. Trump wants voters to overlook inflation, but it's hard to ignore.
1 reprint
- dailynews.com26 Oct, 15:54their copy
- econotimes.com23:20
He argued that expanding U.S. energy production would help protect families from Middle East conflicts. The Independent said critics on X applied his “tin-pot dictator” remark to President Donald Trump.
Tue, 27 October 2026
8 reports- Anadolu Agency (AA)00:08
Gas prices ‘skyrocket every time some tin-pot dictator decides to throw a tantrum,' US vice president says
- BBC News World06:01
Donald Trump heads into the US midterm elections with an issue similar to his political foe Joe Biden.
- Novinky (Czechia)09:24
Americký prezident Donald Trump sliboval v předvolební kampani návrat levného benzínu a hovořil dokonce o ceně pod dva dolary za galon (zhruba 44 Kč, tedy asi 11,50 Kč za litr). Po necelých osmi měsících války s Íránem je ale situace opačná. Benzín se letos v USA drží nad čtyřmi dolary za galon (zhruba 87 Kč, asi 23 Kč za litr) a průměrná cena za Trumpova druhého funkčního období už podle analýzy CNN překonala průměr z éry jeho předchůdce Joea Bidena.
- Google News - Top Stories13:32
Trump’s economy, in 13 charts The Washington Post ‘We don’t have inflation’? Five charts show the US economic reality of Trump’s second term so far The Guardian Trump failed to stop inflation. Now Republicans may pay the price in the midterm elections AP News Affordability Is Splintering the Voter Coalition Trump Built With Midterms at Stake Bloomberg.com Live Q&A: Ask Us Your Questions About Midterms and the Economy WSJ
- iDNES (Czechia)14:04
Ceny nafty ve Spojených státech lámou rekordy, což výrazně komplikuje život tamním farmářům i dopravcům. Prezident Donald Trump se proto krátce před volbami do Kongresu snaží pohonné hmoty zlevnit. Rostoucí náklady na paliva se totiž v USA staly problémem, kvůli němuž se republikáni obávají ztráty podpory voličů.
- newschannel9.com14:04
Who do you trust to better manage the economy?
- Index.hr (Croatia)16:42
JD VANCE povezao je visoke cijene goriva s potezima diktatora, a kritičari su tu izjavu ironično iskoristili za napade na Donalda Trumpa.
- nbc16.com20:29
One week before Election Day, candidates nationwide are putting the economy front and center in their closing arguments to undecided voters
1 reprint
- cbs2iowa.com27 Oct, 20:29their copy
Wed, 28 October 2026
5 reports- iRozhlas (Czechia)04:00
Navzdory všem zprávám ze Spojených států o vládě práva, zahraniční politice a obchodu či migraci zůstává tradičně na prvním místě voličského zájmu ekonomika. Řada rodin v klíčových volebních obvodech má kvůli inflaci problém vyjít z měsíce na měsíc, a právě to může letos republikány stát Kongres. Přinášíme třetí díl seriálu Midterms 2026.
- Le Monde English07:01
The US president is pushing ways of bringing down energy costs ahead of the midterms, amid voter anger over soaring oil costs caused by his war on Iran.
- NPR News08:47
President Trump crisscrosses the country with scattershot closing messages midterms approach, deadlock after Israeli election shows no clear winner, Fed expected to hold interest rates steady.
- islamicinvitationturkey.com10:56
In the NPR/PBS poll, 40 percent of respondents said their personal family finances had worsened over the past 12 months, while 16 percent reported an
- wkbw.com11:15
A report from progressive advocacy group Defend America Action ties Americans' affordability struggles to Trump administration policies. The White House contends the problem is the previous president.
Thu, 29 October 2026
6 reports- Tagesschau (Germany)08:21
Er werde das Leben in den USA wieder erschwinglich machen, hatte Trump 2024 versprochen. Zwei Jahre danach sieht die Wirklichkeit anders aus - nicht zuletzt an den Zapfsäulen. Das wirkt sich auf die Umfragen vor den Midterms aus. Von J. Schönenborn.
- wcsufm.org08:47
Trump and Obama campaign at rallies ahead of Election Day, two reports will give latest insights on GDP and inflation ahead of midterms, Israel's election is deadlocked.
2 reprints
- ksmu.org29 Oct, 08:47their copy
- ualrpublicradio.org29 Oct, 08:47their copy
- Wirtualna Polska (Poland)09:03
Były prezydent Barack Obama, wspierający demokratów na ostatniej prostej kampanii przed wyborami połówkowymi, zaatakował Donalda Trumpa podczas wiecu wyborczego w Georgii. Były prezydent USA zarzucił obecnej administracji, że jest odpowiedzialna za wysokie ceny paliw, także że jest oderwana od problemów zwykłych Amerykanów. Po raz kolejny kpił też z zamiłowania Trumpa do dekorowania Białego Domu.
- Channel News Asia16:24
- Bloomberg Politics17:13
Surging prices for diesel fuel and President Donald Trump's tariff wars are putting Kansas and other Midwest states in play heading into the Nov. 3 midterm election. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports from Kansas, a Republican bastion that hasn't elected a Democratic senator since 1932. (Source: Bloomberg)
- ABC News (Australia)20:46
The last economy snapshot before the midterms has handed US President Donald Trump a mixed bag.
Fri, 30 October 2026
2 reports- Al Jazeera English03:31
Gas stations promoted by President Trump are selling discounted fuel in Detroit as Americans grapple with rising prices.
- Vecernji list (Croatia)16:12
'Naša zemlja zarađuje stotine milijardi dolara zbog onoga što se dogodilo na Bliskom istoku', pohvalio je Trump posljedice napada na Iran, dok obični građani osjećaju sve veću inflaciju
Sun, 1 November 2026
5 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:20
Average U.S. pump prices during Trump's term now exceed Biden's (UGA:NYSEARCA) Seeking Alpha The one-dollar price rise that would push Trump’s popularity to record low The Telegraph Trump promised to slash energy costs — but gasoline, diesel and jet fuel all soared instead CNBC Gas Prices Are High Now, but for Many Americans They Were Even Higher in the Past Pew Research Center High gas prices weigh on local voters as Election Day nears, drivers say 13WHAM-TV
- nypost.com01:49
- France Info (France)06:37
En pleine saison des moissons, la hausse des prix du gazole et des engrais liée à la guerre en Iran touche durement les cultivateurs de cet Etat du Midwest.
- Google News - Top Stories10:02
A Midterm Campaign Dominated by Concerns Over High Prices Nears Its End The New York Times “Nobody’s listening”: 5 things Americans told me about the economy that Washington needs to hear CNN ‘We don’t have inflation’? Five charts show the US economic reality of Trump’s second term so far The Guardian We talked to voters in six battleground states about the rising cost of living The Washington Post Why the U.S. can’t get inflation under control, explained in seven charts The Globe and Mail
- BBC News World22:25
The BBC's Clive Myrie found voters in the state were asking themselves whether they were better off than two years ago.
Mon, 2 November 2026
5 reports- Le Monde (France)04:30
La guerre en Iran et l’envolée du coût de la vie, malgré les promesses du président des Etats-Unis de juguler l’inflation et de ne plus engager son pays dans une aventure militaire extérieure, suscitent de fortes interrogations dans le camp républicain.
- ABC News (Australia)05:32
From fuel to food and a day at the football, Americans are feeling the burden of the rising cost of living. It's the only issue on the minds of many voters as they prepare to cast their ballot in the US midterm elections.
- Tagesschau (Germany)08:53
In den USA stehen die Midterms bevor. Donald Trumps Politik sorgt derzeit unter anderem bei Farmern für viel Unmut. Die Gründe: hohe Preise für Sprit und Dünger. 11KM fragt: Verliert er seine treuesten Wähler?
- Bloomberg Politics21:30
Higher prices driven in part by the president’s tariffs and war with Iran have hit rural communities particularly hard.
- The Hill23:07
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil prices fall ahead of midterms President Trump on Monday touted a new drop in oil prices during his closing pitch to voters ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections. © Alex Brandon, Associated Press International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $104 Monday afternoon, down...
Tue, 3 November 2026
1 report- Novinky (Czechia)07:27
Donald Trump přesvědčuje Američany, že se jim za jeho vlády daří. Z hledisek růstu ekonomiky, zaměstnanosti i zisků na akciovém trhu by se to tak dalo hodnotit. Voliči mu ale mohou vyčítat, že přispěl ke zdražování zboží a služeb, přestože sliboval opak.