Democrats demand answers from Trump on consumer costs of Iran conflict

Democrats demand Republicans prioritize federal healthcare over Iran war

Democratic lawmakers scolded Republicans and the Trump administration Wednesday for efforts to gut the Affordable Care Act amid rising costs at the pump and the grocery store, highlighting one of their key midterm campaign issues.

Democrats demand answers from Trump on consumer costs of Iran conflict

(The Center Square) – With the U.S. conflict in Iran stretching past the 67-day mark, a group of senior House Democrats are questioning whether the Trump administration has any plans to address the subsequent rise in consumer costs.

Group of House Dems want answers from Trump on consideration of consumer costs of Iran conflict

Their letter also highlighted the ways Americans are directly feeling the impact of the severely disrupted Strait of Hormuz, holding up shipments of fertilizer components and oil.