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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 2, 2026 at 10:19 PM ET · Updated August 3, 2026 at 4:05 PM ET

Trump says Chevron and Exxon make 'too much money' amid Iran war

3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by American Spectator. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

President Trump said Chevron and Exxon Mobil are making too much money amid the ongoing conflict with Iran. Trump also stated that the United States has had many talks with Iran.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 19 hr ago, when American Spectator reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 1 wire/mainstream feed. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from Washington Examiner.

Conservative & independent coverage (2)

Washington Examiner 1 hr ago
Trump says Chevron and Exxon Mobil are making ‘too much money’ amid Iran war
American Spectator 19 hr ago
Iran Is the Key to Trump’s Gaza Challenge

Wire & mainstream coverage (1)

NBC News 3 hr ago
Trump says U.S. has had 'many talks' with Iran

Coverage timeline

Aug 2, 10:19 PM ET
19 hr ago
American Spectator
Iran Is the Key to Trump’s Gaza Challenge
Aug 3, 2:21 PM ET
3 hr ago
NBC News
Trump says U.S. has had 'many talks' with Iran
Aug 3, 3:41 PM ET
1 hr ago
Washington Examiner
Trump says Chevron and Exxon Mobil are making ‘too much money’ amid Iran war
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