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Former President Donald Trump announced at a rally in North Carolina on Wednesday that he wants to slash energy prices by half if elected back to the White House.
At Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, the GOP presidential nominee said he aimed to reach that objective in less than two years of a second term.
“I am announcing today that, under my leadership, the U.S. will commit to the ambitious goal of slashing energy and electricity prices by half — at least. Half!” Trump said.
“We intend to slash prices in half within 12 months, at a maximum 18 months,” he continued, adding that if he does not fully succeed, costs would still be down “a lot.”
🚨 PRESIDENT TRUMP: I am announcing today that, under my leadership, the U.S. will commit to the ambitious goal of slashing energy and electricity prices by HALF — AT LEAST! Your energy bills will be down by 50%-70%. pic.twitter.com/tiiHA2RyXT — Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) August 14, 2024
Trump said “every single thing …
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