United States Senate Democrats
03/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/11/2026 20:53
Leader Schumer Statement Following Trump’s Announcement That He Is Heeding Schumer’s Call To Tap The Strategic Petroleum Reserve
Washington, D.C. - Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) released the following statement after Donald Trump announced he is tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR) due to skyrocketing oil costs. Leader Schumer called on Trump to use the SPR on Sunday, citing the economic pain American families are feeling due to Trump's War of Choice in Iran:
"Trump is doing what I called for three days ago, after needlessly sowing additional chaos and uncertainty. But he's already created a lot more problems than this will solve - from the Strait of Hormuz blockade to his poorly planned and reckless war, Americans are the ones routinely paying the price."
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