A viral social media post falsely alleged that Donald Trump stated his ‘true supporters’ would happily pay higher gas prices to back their ‘favorite President (me)’ and a conflict with Iran.
WASHINGTON, DC: As the administration faces mounting scrutiny over climbing fuel costs, a fabricated screenshot began making the rounds online, purporting to show a message from Donald Trump sharply criticizing supporters who grumble about expensive gas.
The alleged remarks quickly ignited online debate and criticism, driving the need for a thorough fact-check.
Claim: Trump allegedly declares himself ‘favorite president’
The rumor stemmed from an image designed to look like a genuine post from the president’s Truth Social profile.
The fake message read: “I am SICK & TIRED of my followers (now ‘EX’, I don’t need you), whining about $4 gas (caused by Biden). My REAL followers will gladly pay a little more to support their favorite President (ME), and the great WAR against Iran.”
“Let the Beta Dumocrats belly-ache about expensive food, medicines, and other Communist stuff. What we care about is VICTORY! Thank you for your attention to this matter.”
Having drawn hundreds of thousands of likes, the post left many users questioning its legitimacy and demanding verification.
Fact Check: False — No such statement was ever published
In reality, the circulating screenshot is completely fabricated. A review of his official Truth Social page and other verified profiles shows no record of this text.
Furthermore, broader searches across the web confirm he never made these specific comments elsewhere. Given their controversial nature, major news organizations certainly would have covered remarks of this magnitude.
Closer inspection of the image also reveals inconsistencies, such as conflicting engagement metrics where one section lists 11,000 likes while another directly below displays just over 8,000.
Adding to this, the social media profile responsible for sharing the screenshot explicitly identifies as a parody account known for publishing fabricated posts to drive online engagement.
Context: Trump addresses $4 gas prices
The hoax emerged shortly after Trump addressed the public on Friday, August 14, offering a defense regarding fuel costs reaching the $4-per-gallon mark. Addressing the situation, he remarked, “So, for you to pay a tiny little bit more for your gasoline, just remember, you’re doing it so that a very evil country cannot have… a nuclear weapon.”
He further emphasized, “So remember that, when you have to pay a little bit more, your $4, it’s okay. I mean, it’s, I’m not, I’m not, I’ll never apologize. I did the right thing.”