Trump's Controversial Claim of 'Millions of Barrels of Oil' Exported by U.S. Military Denied by Energy Secretary
On June 11, U.S. President Trump made another controversial statement following the release of the latest inflation data. In response to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rising to 4.2% (the highest since 2023), he remarked, 'I like inflation,' and described the current data as 'great.' Trump further claimed that the U.S. is 'exporting millions of barrels of oil every night' through the Strait of Hormuz, suggesting this is the reason oil prices have not surged further, while mentioning that the U.S. military is carrying out related 'secret missions' to ensure the passage of oil tankers. However, this assertion has raised skepticism. U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm stated during a congressional hearing that she was not aware of any U.S. operations exporting oil from Iran, only confirming that the military assists some tankers in passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts point out that it remains unclear what Trump meant by 'exporting oil' and how it relates to inflation. Democrats took the opportunity to criticize his remarks as 'out of touch,' with Senate Minority Leader Schumer accusing him of 'disrespecting the public.'
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