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Republican Support Drops as Iran War Sparks Economic Anxiety

7/27/2026

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A poll shows 18 percent of Republicans feel worse off and 34 percent feel better off because President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, down from 4 percent and 53 percent respectively.
Counselor Crystal Pepe calls food prices “ridiculous,” gas “horrible,” and says her husband’s train pass rose to $145.
Specialty-chemical firm owner Michael Grivette says he is better off, credits President Donald Trump’s reshoring push, and notes zero tariff exposure.

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A poll shows 18 percent of Republicans feel worse off and 34 percent feel better off because President Donald Trump’s war in Iran, down from 4 percent and 53 percent respectively.
Counselor Crystal Pepe calls food prices “ridiculous,” gas “horrible,” and says her husband’s train pass rose to $145.
Specialty-chemical firm owner Michael Grivette says he is better off, credits President Donald Trump’s reshoring push, and notes zero tariff exposure.