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White House Freaks Out Over Unsolvable Trump Crisis
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Donald Trump’s unauthorized war on Iran has disrupted global energy markets, closed the Strait of Hormuz, and driven fuel prices to new highs ahead of the midterm elections.
- The conflict has added over $100 billion to U.S. gasoline and diesel costs, with households paying an average of $750 more, while supply issues have emerged due to refinery outages and purchase limits on motor oil.
- Efforts to resolve the crisis are stalled, with attacks on key energy infrastructure and no immediate end in sight, raising concerns about prolonged high energy prices.
- Inside the White House, frustration and anxiety are mounting as officials struggle to find solutions, including exploring increased refining capacity despite industry limits.
- Rising energy costs are becoming a significant political liability for Republicans, with recent polls showing increased support for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections.
