Trump Says Gas Prices May Remain High Through November Midterm Election
President Trump acknowledged that gas prices may remain high following his decision to launch a military campaign against Iran.
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President Trump acknowledged that gas prices may remain high following his decision to launch a military campaign against Iran.
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President Trump acknowledged that gas prices may remain high through the midterm elections following a US-led conflict with Iran, as he announced a planned naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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NPR and CBS News focus on Trump’s announcement of a Strait of Hormuz blockade, with CBS also reporting plans to intercept ships that paid Iran; Reuters reports experts’ view that the blockade will be a major military endeavor. The Daily Beast centers its coverage on Trump’s reported threat toward Iranian civilization, while Newsbusters defends his military strategy against criticism from media commentators and Democrats.
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