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Kennedy Urges Trump to Prioritize Cost-of-Living Before Midterms

By Drooid · Sep 27, 2026, 10:54 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) urged President Donald Trump to prioritize cost-of-living issues before the November midterms.
He asked the president to explain why the U.S. entered the Iran conflict and how it will exit.
Kennedy defended continuing sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, noting the partial closure raises oil prices.
He condemned Kristi Noem’s $220 million ad, saying officials must not spend taxpayer money on private ads.

History

Historical Context

In October 1973 OAPEC embargoed the United States to punish American support for Israel during the Yom Kippur War. The embargo lifted world crude from about $3 to nearly $12 per barrel—a 300 % rise and pushed U.S. gasoline up 43 % by mid-1974, sparking stagflation. Senator John Kennedy’s 2024 plea to President Trump to curb oil prices recalls that crisis.

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Story summary

Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) urged President Donald Trump to prioritize cost-of-living issues before the November midterms.
He asked the president to explain why the U.S. entered the Iran conflict and how it will exit.
Kennedy defended continuing sanctions and the Strait of Hormuz blockade, noting the partial closure raises oil prices.
He condemned Kristi Noem’s $220 million ad, saying officials must not spend taxpayer money on private ads.

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