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How the War in Iran Is Complicating Trump’s Agenda at Home
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- President Trump's war in Iran has disrupted his domestic agenda amid rising gas prices and political challenges ahead of the midterm elections.
- Gas prices have surged to an average of $4.10 per gallon, marking a 37% increase since the war began in late February, exacerbating the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.
- Republicans in Congress face pressure to fund and defend an unpopular war they did not authorize, contributing to declining public support for the conflict.
- Trump plans a West Coast tour to promote his economic agenda, despite the political and economic hurdles posed by the war in Iran.
