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Trump says he is weighing suspension of federal gas tax
President floats idea as voter anger over rising costs threatens Republican hopes in November midterms
Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a sign the president is noticing voter anger over fuel costs a month before the midterm elections.
“We’re thinking about that,” Trump said when asked whether the tax should be suspended.
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Joseph Gedeon in Washington · Tue, Oct 6, 2026, 2:19 PM
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President floats idea as voter anger over rising costs threatens Republican hopes in November midterms
Donald Trump said on Tuesday his administration was considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a sign the president is noticing voter anger over fuel costs a month before the midterm elections.
“We’re thinking about that,” Trump said when asked whether the tax should be suspended.
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