A post by @FirstSquawk on X.

President Trump said the public was likely unwilling to absorb the near-term burden of higher gasoline prices, framing elevated pump costs as a short-term tradeoff rather than a lasting condition. The remark, delivered via a First Squawk tweet, offers no specific figures on prices, volumes or market cap, and does not announce a policy change. It matters as a signal of the administration's sensitivity to fuel costs, which feed directly into headline inflation and household spending. Traders will watch upcoming gasoline price prints and any follow-through on energy policy for confirmation of whether relief is expected.