DeSantis Says Iran War Could Hurt Republicans in Midterm Elections
DeSantis said the conflict is driving up fuel costs and alienating working-class voters as Republicans face a difficult midterm environment.
- Appearing Monday on the Straight Shooter with Stephen A. podcast, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urged Republicans, including President Donald Trump, to stop "gaslighting" voters regarding the Iran conflict's economic impact.
- National gasoline prices hit approximately $4.15 per gallon Tuesday, according to AAA, up from about $2.98 before the conflict began in late February, placing direct financial pressure on working-class Americans.
- DeSantis criticized Trump for engaging in an open-ended Middle East conflict after campaigning against such wars, contrasting it with the swift military operation in Venezuela.
- These higher costs have become a political liability for the Republican Party heading into Tuesday's midterm elections, with DeSantis saying candidates are "running into the wind" as Democrats gain momentum.
- Warning that a prolonged war could devastate the president's ability to govern, DeSantis cautioned the political fallout will make the next election cycle very difficult for Republicans.
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