Trump shares graphic comparing crude oil prices across presidential administrations
Trump posts a chart claiming to show the number of days crude oil traded above $100 per barrel during recent presidential terms, labeling Democrats as scammers.
WASHINGTON D.C. — Donald J. Trump shared a graphic comparing the number of days crude oil prices exceeded $100 per barrel across four presidential terms, using the data to criticize his political opponents.
Here is the full post on truthsocial: “The Dumocrats are Scammers. These are the real FACTS!!! President DJT DAYS WITH CRUDE OIL ABOVE $100 308 0 83 24 2009 – 2017 2017 – 2021 2021-2025 2025-PRESENT” on October 8, 2026 at 9:09 PM ET.
This is Trump’s 11th message released today, and the last post was 13 minutes ago, and it is not part of a thread. On average, Trump produces 17 posts per day since his inauguration on January 20, 2025. The move fits a broader pattern in Trump’s recent messaging, with 21 of his 393 posts over the last 30 days classified as Economy posts.
The shared image features a composite graphic divided into four vertical columns under a single, large headline. The chart attributes 308 days of crude oil trading above $100 to the 2009 to 2017 period, and zero days to the 2017 to 2021 period. It also lists 83 days for the 2021 to 2025 period, and 24 days from 2025 to the present.
The post frames the historical energy data as a direct criticism of Democratic administrations. The graphic highlights the absence of triple-digit oil prices during the 2017 to 2021 term, contrasting it with the figures recorded during the surrounding years.
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