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White House Reposts Trump’s Calm Amid Iran War, Gas Spike

6/2/2026

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The White House reposted President Donald Trump’s “just sit back and relax” tweet on Truth Social, urging critics to stay calm about the Iran war.
The conflict, which began under President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has driven grocery and fuel prices up.
Families now pay $4.50 per gallon for gas while coping with rent and food, prompting social-media users to mock the White House’s reassurance.

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The White House reposted President Donald Trump’s “just sit back and relax” tweet on Truth Social, urging critics to stay calm about the Iran war.
The conflict, which began under President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has driven grocery and fuel prices up.
Families now pay $4.50 per gallon for gas while coping with rent and food, prompting social-media users to mock the White House’s reassurance.