Pres. Trump applauds lower oil prices, thanks Saudi Arabia

President Donald Trump waves after speaking to the media before leaving the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018. The president thanked Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2018 for the lower oil prices. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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UPDATED 11:18 a.m. PT – Wednesday Nov. 21, 2018

Pres. Trump applauds the low oil prices comparing it to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
On Twitter Wednesday the president thanked Saudi Arabia for the low oil prices, saying a barrel went from $82 to $54 and he wants to continue getting that price lower. He then said it’s like a big tax cut for America and the world.

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!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 21, 2018

The president’s tweet comes one day after he released a statement reaffirming the U.S. alliance with Saudi Arabia.