Trump credits Saudis for falling oil prices, prods ‘let’s go lower’

Published November 21, 2018 1:47pm ET



President Trump on Wednesday credited Saudi Arabia for bringing down oil prices, while standing by the country’s regime after the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

“Oil prices getting lower. Great! Like a big Tax Cut for America and the World. Enjoy! $54, was just $82. Thank you to Saudi Arabia, but let’s go lower!” Trump said in a Twitter post.

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