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Flood Blames Iran War for Prices, Rejects Jan 6 Fund Use

5/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Rep. Mike Flood held a town hall at Norfolk School’s theatre on May 26, 2026, drawing 200 residents.
He said prices stem from the war in Iran, noting he could not discuss classified nuclear briefings.
Flood rejected using the $1.7 billion DOJ anti-weaponization fund for January 6 participants.
He said he will honor 2024 medical-marijuana law, while Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer attended and pledged action to lower prices, citing the Iran war.

History

Historical Context

The 1979 Iran hostage crisis began on 4 November 1979 when Iranian students seized the U.S. embassy, holding 66 diplomats—52 for 444 days—until 20 January 1981. The seizure shocked American oil markets, prompting President Jimmy Carter to impose an embargo and launch emergency oil measures. Today Rep. Mike Flood cites that historic shock while debating 2026 Iran-war-related fuel costs.

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Story summary

Rep. Mike Flood held a town hall at Norfolk School’s theatre on May 26, 2026, drawing 200 residents.
He said prices stem from the war in Iran, noting he could not discuss classified nuclear briefings.
Flood rejected using the $1.7 billion DOJ anti-weaponization fund for January 6 participants.
He said he will honor 2024 medical-marijuana law, while Democratic challenger Chris Backemeyer attended and pledged action to lower prices, citing the Iran war.

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