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57% Cite Iran War for Higher Costs, Democrats Leverage

7/28/2026

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A poll shows 57 percent of Americans say the Iran war has raised living costs.
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has raised gas prices and caused fertilizer shortages for farmers.
President Donald Trump has declined to defend the bill, called affordability a made-up word, and opposed a housing proposal.
Democratic candidates say worry over tax cuts versus health and nutrition aid gives them a winning message for November midterms.

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A poll shows 57 percent of Americans say the Iran war has raised living costs.
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz has raised gas prices and caused fertilizer shortages for farmers.
President Donald Trump has declined to defend the bill, called affordability a made-up word, and opposed a housing proposal.
Democratic candidates say worry over tax cuts versus health and nutrition aid gives them a winning message for November midterms.