Even CNN couldn’t spin this one.
In a rare moment of truth-telling, the left-leaning network reluctantly acknowledged what millions of Americans are already seeing at the pump: gas prices are down—way down—thanks to President Donald J. Trump.
During a June 30 segment, CNN hosts John Berman and Matt Egan reported what they could no longer ignore: “This is good news,” Egan admitted. “It should be relatively cheap to fill up your tank this holiday weekend.” He went on to cite *GasBuddy* projections showing national average gas prices between \$3.10 and \$3.15 per gallon—down from \$3.49 during the same period last year.
That’s not just a drop. That’s relief for working families heading into the Fourth of July holiday—and a clear sign that the “Trump Effect” is delivering real results.
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung summed it up bluntly on X: “**THE TRUMP EFFECT: Gas prices are at a 4-year low record as Americans go into the 4th of July weekend, all thanks to President Trump’s policies.**”
Even CNN, which spent years peddling doom and gloom under Trump’s first term, had to swallow its pride. Their segment was a subtle but unmistakable admission: Trump’s leadership is working, again.
CNN wasn’t alone. The *New York Times*, another progressive favorite, grudgingly reported that, “Summer road trips appear to be safe from a big spike in gasoline prices,” crediting a cease-fire in the Middle East and noting the national average hovered around \$3.20 per gallon—more than 20 cents lower than last year. The *Wall Street Journal* added that low gas prices were “a boon for consumers” and a key reason inflation has remained in check, helping to fuel America’s ongoing economic rebound.
The timing couldn’t be better—or more embarrassing for the Left. Three years ago under Biden, Americans were staring down nearly \$5-a-gallon gas, with many struggling to afford basic travel or daily commutes. Democrats told us it was “Putin’s price hike,” “global instability,” or “corporate greed.” Turns out, it was their own failed energy policies all along.
Now, under President Trump’s restored America First energy agenda, the difference is undeniable: lower gas prices, rising wages, steady inflation, and growing consumer confidence. While Biden’s bureaucrats pushed electric cars and made war on oil and gas, Trump focused on domestic energy independence, deregulation, and putting Americans first. It’s paying off—at the pump and beyond.
Cheung’s post went viral among conservatives, with Americans sharing screenshots of dropping gas prices in their local areas. One user commented, “Went down 12 more cents where I live. Crazy for it to drop in the summer. It usually goes up before a holiday.”
That’s not just coincidence—it’s competent leadership.
While CNN and the corporate media might grit their teeth when reporting Trump’s successes, the American people aren’t fooled. They see the results in their wallets, in their tanks, and in their confidence heading into the future.
The “Trump Effect” is real. And it’s only just beginning.
