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Trump gambles quick, victorious war with Iran will override voter concerns on oil prices

Mar 12, 2026Center Right

President Donald Trump appears confident that a quick and victorious war with Iran will override voters’ concerns about rising gas prices, a major gamble as November’s midterm elections approach. Affordability is consistently at the top of voters’ concerns. While Trump has focused on the issue during his 2024 presidential campaign, he gave his strongest…

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