Pritzker and Trump go after Big Oil. For their own political purposes
On Wednesday, Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker wrote to the U.S. CEOs of seven major oil companies accusing them of “profiteering” from the war in Iran and imploring them to return their bounty to Illinois consumers. “Under the guise of supply disruptions from war in the Middle East,” Pritzker wrote, “your companies are collecting windfall profits from the hardworking families and businesses in…
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and former President Donald Trump have united in their condemnation of seven major oil companies, accusing them of "profiteering" from the conflict in Iran. Pritzker, in a letter to the CEOs of the oil giants, urged them to return their profits to the people of Illinois, stating that the companies are taking advantage of supply disruptions caused by the war.
Since the outbreak of hostilities in February, average gas prices in Illinois have surged by approximately one-third, according to AAA figures. Trump echoed Pritzker's sentiment, claiming that Exxon and Chevron are "making too much money" and appealing to his base of supporters who are struggling with rising fuel costs. Both politicians are employing this issue as a means to gain political capital, while conveniently avoiding any responsibility for the soaring prices at the pump.
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