How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the midterm elections
Summary
President Donald Trump’s war with Iran has become a political liability for Republicans ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections. Higher fuel prices, the conflict’s expansion and voter calls to end the war are complicating Republican candidates’ efforts to retain control of Congress.Key Facts
- Noor Dubow, an Ohio voter who often supports Republicans, said frustration with the war influenced him to lean toward Democrats when he cast his early ballot.
- The conflict has lasted nearly eight months, despite Trump’s initial prediction that it would last weeks.
- An AP-NORC poll found voters from both major parties want the next Congress to address affordability and end the war in Iran.
- Iran-backed Houthi rebels have attacked Saudi oil infrastructure and airports, and a Saudi-led coalition has responded with attacks in Yemen.
- The State Department said it was reducing staffing at four U.S. embassies after receiving intelligence about increased Iranian efforts to target American personnel.
- Diesel prices remain near U.S. record highs, putting pressure on Republican candidates in competitive races in states including Iowa, Kansas, Ohio and Texas.
- Trump has defended the war and described higher fuel prices as a temporary cost, while also saying further bombing could follow the election.
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