Sky-high gas prices aren't shaking Trump's MAGA faithful in oil country as supporters warn of bigger threat

What happened: At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, Texas, Trump supporters told Fox News Digital that rising gas prices have not shaken their support, citing concerns about the country's future and socialism ahead of the midterms. Key numbers: National average for a gallon of regular gasoline was about $4.25 on Wednesday, up nearly 40% from roughly $3.05 a year Why it matters: Trump acknowledged higher costs at the rallies and said prices are "going to come down really fast," pointing to increased American oil production and the Venezuela energy deal as steps toward lowering them.

At rallies in Lubbock and Corpus Christi, Texas, Trump supporters told Fox News Digital that rising gas prices have not shaken their support, citing concerns about the country's future and socialism ahead of the midterms.

Trump acknowledged higher costs at the rallies and said prices are "going to come down really fast," pointing to increased American oil production and the Venezuela energy deal as steps toward lowering them.