Gov.
Gavin Newsom (D-CA) on Monday slammed the Donald Trump administration as the situation in the Middle East with Iran remains uncertain and gas prices continue to fluctuate.
'When Oil Prices Go Up' In a post on X, Newsom's Press Office handle shared a screenshot of Trump directing oil companies to reduce prices at the pump.
"REMINDER of what Trump said on March 12: 'When oil prices go up, we make a lot of money'," Newsom's Press Office said.
Read Also: Trump Orders DOJ Probe Into Big Oil, Says Americans Are Being 'Gouged' At The Pump: 'Gasoline Prices Better Start…' REMINDER of what Trump said on March 12: "When oil prices go up, we make a lot of money" pic.twitter.com/NX0ZseTSfh— Governor Newsom Press Office (@GovPressOffice) June 30, 2026 Newsom Defends California Gas Tax In a separate post, Newsom fended off criticism of California's gas tax, quoting a post by Rep.
