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Trump-backed Iowa US Senate hopeful calls for conclusion of Iran war
Fox News • • general
Key Points:
- Rep. Ashley Hinson, a Republican Senate candidate in Iowa, called for an immediate end to the Iran war, linking it to high fuel and grocery prices affecting Americans ahead of the midterm elections.
- Hinson proposed several measures to alleviate costs, including suspending the gas tax, pausing diesel exports, expanding E-15 fuel use, reinstating biodiesel tax credits, and creating a diesel relief program for farmers and truckers.
- She emphasized the need to replenish the highway trust fund to maintain infrastructure while providing immediate financial relief to consumers.
- Former Rep. Mike Rogers, a Trump-backed Senate candidate in Michigan, also urged a quick end to the Iran war, highlighting its impact on energy prices and calling for a temporary diesel export embargo.
- Both candidates’ calls come amid broader GOP efforts to address economic concerns linked to international conflicts, with endorsements from former Presidents Trump and Obama backing opposing candidates in these key races.
