ARTICLE : THE EMPEROR HAS NO GAS : TRUMP WAR , PUTIN DIESEL , AND THE HECKLERS AT THE GATE

What happened: A satirical opinion article describes President Trump facing rising gasoline prices and the Strait of Hormuz disruption amid a war with Iran, and says Washington is looking to Russian diesel supplies for relief before the November 3 midterm elections. Key numbers: Reuters/Ipsos poll put Trump's approval rating at 31 percent, reportedly the lowest of either of his presidencies. Why it matters: The piece frames the energy crisis as a political problem for Trump, arguing Russian diesel may matter more to his immediate political survival than military power. Coverage: 4 outlets in 24h

A satirical opinion article describes President Trump facing rising gasoline prices and the Strait of Hormuz disruption amid a war with Iran, and says Washington is looking to Russian diesel supplies for relief before the November 3 midterm elections.

The piece frames the energy crisis as a political problem for Trump, arguing Russian diesel may matter more to his immediate political survival than military power.