WASHINGTON — President Trump called Monday for the temporary suspension of the federal gas tax to give Americans relief at the pump amid surging oil prices caused by the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz. “I think it’s a great idea,” Trump told CBS News during a brief phone interview. “Yup, we’re going to take…
Trump calls for suspension of federal gas tax as Americans seek relief at the pump: ‘I think it’s a great idea’
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May 11, 2026
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