According to a report by Al Jazeera English on Sunday August 30, 2026, US Democratic Senator Elizabeth Warren has stepped up her criticism of President Donald Trump, accusing him of fuelling a war with Iran while major oil companies linked to his political network benefit from the resulting turmoil.
Warren made the remarks at an election rally for a junior senator from Massachusetts, where she questioned whether ordinary Americans are bearing the financial burden of the conflict while powerful energy companies continue to make huge profits.
She also took aim at Trump personally, describing him as “the most corrupt president ever in American history” and pointing to campaign contributions from figures associated with the oil industry.
“So the question becomes: What do we do about that? When Donald Trump starts a war with Iran and his oil buddies, who gave him a million dollars for his campaign. When they start making profits like crazy, then our job is to call it out and fight back. That’s what we do,” Warren said.
The senator’s comments come as oil producers have enjoyed significant financial gains since the conflict began. The profits have attracted attention in Washington, with Trump himself previously criticising energy companies over the money they are making during the war.
There are also questions surrounding Trump’s personal investments. CBS News reported, based on financial disclosure documents, that the president has continued to buy and sell shares in oil and natural gas companies. The White House has said Trump is not directly involved in managing his trades.
Warren argued that the consequences of the war are being felt beyond Wall Street and corporate balance sheets, particularly through higher fuel prices faced by American consumers.
“You want to lower the price of gasoline? End the war in Iran. Just end it,” Warren said.
Her criticism adds to mounting political pressure over the economic consequences of the conflict. With the war continuing to affect energy markets and household costs, Democrats are increasingly using the issue to challenge the Trump administration ahead of the US midterm elections.
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