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Trump told crowds in North Carolina last week, as reported by the Associated Press, that higher gas costs are "a very inexpensive price to pay for what we've done."
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Donald Trump told crowds in North Carolina in the week of September 16, 2026, that higher gas costs are "a very inexpensive price to pay for what we've done," as reported by the Associated Press.
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Claim Maker
Nick Gillespie
Context Type
News Article
Context Details
{
    "date": "2026-09-16",
    "source": "Associated Press",
    "location": "North Carolina"
}
Subject Tags
Politics Economy Public Statement
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Created
September 25, 2026 at 3:48 AM (3 weeks ago)
Last Updated
September 25, 2026 at 3:48 AM (3 weeks ago)

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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/22/us/politics/republican-candidates-senate-iran-war.html

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