Trump visits Ireland amid skyrocketing energy prices
Americans are feeling the squeeze from skyrocketing fuel prices, with gas rising 16 cents from a week ago to a nationwide average of $4.31 per gallon. Concerns about oil prices followed President Trump during his trip to Ireland this weekend. Nancy Cordes has more details.
President Trump visited Ireland over the weekend. During his trip, he commented on various issues, including oil prices and Ukraine's actions against Russian oil refineries. According to CBS News, Americans are currently experiencing high fuel prices, with the nationwide average for gas rising 16 cents to $4.31 per gallon.
The Japan Times reported that Trump criticized Ukraine for targeting Russian oil refineries, saying Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy needed to "stop knocking out diesel fuel" refineries in Russia due to growing shortages. Trump also made a promise regarding Irish whiskey tariffs, vowing to end them.
Trump's trip to Ireland included a stop at his Doonbeg golf resort, where he presented the Irish Open golf trophy to tournament winner Shane Lowry.
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