“We took over -- what a mess it was, and we were bringing down prices and we brought down prices and nobody can believe what is going on.” At that point, Trump admitted that oil prices remain high, a condition significantly exacerbated by Iran taking control of the Strait of Hormuz. But we have done a great job at reducing prices and we have done an unbelievable job in making our country really, really respected and successful again.” Gresser’s view was reinforced by Dr. Robert Shapiro, who served as a top economic adviser to President Bill Clinton. “An Iran-controlled toll to use the Strait will produce big bucks for Iran, but its impact on world prices for oil, natural gas, helium, etc.