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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Joe Sommerlad

Bernie Sanders issues blistering four-word response to Trump’s economic adviser’s take on rising oil prices over Iran war

Sen. Bernie Sanders has reacted with dismay to National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett’s optimistic view on rising oil prices, saying simply: “God help us all.”

“Imagine if oil prices start going back down because the situation resolves itself somehow, then you could be looking at inflation close to zero,” Hassett told CNBC Tuesday, wishing away the six-week war in Iran.

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