Yankees legend unloads on Trump: ‘Why are our prices so high?’

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Yankees legend Reggie Jackson criticized President Trump over rising gas prices, questioning the U.S. reliance on foreign oil amid the Iran conflict. He highlighted the disconnect between U.S. oil independence claims and high fuel costs.

Yankees legend Reggie Jackson is once again taking aim at President Donald Trump.

With gas prices nearing an all-time high, the Hall of Famer is questioning America’s tactics — especially in its involvement in the Iran conflict.

“So we don’t need oil from outside countries? Help me and us with that please? Then why are our prices so high? We don’t applaud you, because you do that,” Jackson wrote in an X/Twitter post. “Stop beating down the opposition. Just continue to outdo them! Be first class. Just win the game, you’ll get credit.”

Oil prices have surged globally since the conflict in Iran began in late February, with crude surpassing $100 per barrel several times in this period. Despite suffering significant loss of life and a change in leadership, Iran has found it has an advantage in its control of the Strait of Hormuz, where much of the world’s oil supply travels through.

Trump continually insists that the U.S. produces enough oil and doesn’t need oil from the Middle East, but the blockade has significantly impacted prices globally.

Jackson’s latest post is part of a pattern of public criticism aimed at the Trump administration.

In January, the Hall of Famer criticized the Trump administration for launching a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell.

In a social media post, Jackson accused Trump of trying to intimidate the Fed through legal action. Jackson also applauded JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon for rallying behind Powell amid the Justice Department’s criminal inquiry.

Then, on Apr. 4, the Yankees legend took to social media to rip Trump’s Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth for the ousting of Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and Army Gen. David Hodne.

“What’s happening with our (Secretary) of Defense?” Jackson asked in an X/Twitter post. “How do we get rid of all that experience at this time? ...

“Getting rid of The Chaplin leader? What? We’ve got a war going on and we’re getting rid of most of our experience and knowledge built with uniform time.”

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Q&A

Why did Reggie Jackson criticize Trump about gas prices?

Reggie Jackson criticized Trump for high gas prices, questioning why prices remain elevated if the U.S. doesn't need foreign oil.

What impact has the Iran conflict had on global oil prices?

The Iran conflict has caused global oil prices to surge, with crude oil surpassing $100 per barrel multiple times since late February.

How does the Strait of Hormuz affect oil supply?

The Strait of Hormuz is crucial for global oil supply, as a significant portion of the world's oil travels through this strategic waterway, giving Iran leverage amid the ongoing conflict.