Trump Attacks Chevron and Pirro as 33% Approval Deepens Political Setbacks
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Updated · CNN · Aug 4
Trump Attacks Chevron and Pirro as 33% Approval Deepens Political Setbacks
3 articles · Updated · CNN · Aug 4
Summary
Trump used a Monday Oval Office appearance to blame oil companies for high gasoline prices and to say US Attorney Jeanine Pirro “choked” after court papers undercut his Reflecting Pool vandalism claim.
Chevron was singled out as profiting from the Iran war, while Pirro’s filing said renovation delays stemmed from an Interior Department rehab mistake, not sabotage — a reversal that CNN said has Trump weighing her removal.
Todd Blanche’s path to confirmation as attorney general also came with a concession: he permanently rescinded a disputed $1.8 billion fund critics said could benefit Trump allies, though Trump and his lawyers have not signed off.
Trump is also struggling to move his SAVE America Act voting bill, with key Republicans saying it lacks votes and could not be implemented before the midterms.
A CNN/SSRS poll last week put Trump’s approval at about one-third, with the economy and his Iran war dragging on support as oil disruptions boost energy profits instead of easing prices.