Tom Welke

WOW. Trump’s net worth has nearly tripled in his second term, now hitting $6.5 billion. And that’s before we even get to how much his rich friends and big-money donors have made off his presidency. Remember that next time he brags about donating his presidential salary. Remember that next time a MAGA propagandist claims Trump “sacrificed everything” to serve. Drain the swamp, right?

⛽ U.S. gas prices have surged to the highest national average since August 2022 - $4.23 per gallon for regular unleaded - driven by escalating tensions with Iran and disruptions to global oil. Prices jumped over 20 cents in one week and are up roughly $1.08 month-over-month. ▪️The 10 most expensive states: California — $5.89 Hawaii — $5.46 Washington — $5.36 Oregon — $4.96 Nevada — $4.94 Arizona — $4.70 Alaska — $4.59 Idaho — $4.27 Illinois — $4.25 Florida — $4.22 Analysts say prices are likely to stay elevated and continue to rise as long as geopolitical tensions and supply disruptions persist.