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14 articles about 11 events for “Trump's Iran Policy Costs GOP” from The Independent.
“Young voters and Hispanic voters appear to have moved away from Republican candidates in Tuesday's midterms, according to The AP Voter Poll, which suggests the GOP has lost ground with multiple key groups that helped President Donald Trump win in 2024.”
“In each of those states, Trump had either personally chosen the GOP nominee or tried to rally voters behind the candidate with campaign stops.”
“A majority of U.S. adults, 65%, blamed Trump's policies for persistently high costs more than factors outside of his control.”
“Voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war and rising prices has put races in once-solidly Republican states into play.”
“Voter discontent with President Donald Trump, the Iran war and rising prices has put races in once-solidly Republican states into play.”
“The chances of Republicans holding both chambers are a slim 6%, as a Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval ratings at a career low over living costs and the war with Iran.”
“…ions with the party have deepened Don Hineman, a western Kansas rancher and former Republican state House majority leader, said he’s seeing growing frustration among GOP voters beyond just farmers, including some who have supported Trump in multiple…”
“To curb rising costs, Trump tried to lower market prices by expanding beef imports from foreign suppliers, particularly Argentina, whose government is led by a close ally.”
“The war in Iran, high gas prices, and stubborn inflation have likely contributed to the 26 percent of 2024 Trump voters who believe GOP candidates in their district would have a better shot in the midterms if they break with the president, Politico reports.”
“Collins countered that she voted against Trump more frequently than she did Joe Biden during his presidency, citing her opposition to administration policy on tariffs, immigration enforcement, and Iran.”
“The cost of food rose 2.7 percent in August from the year before and energy costs rose 16.3 percent, which was largely driven by Trump’s war in Iran, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Consumer Price Index.”
“Other GOP lawmakers have echoed that view, saying they oppose Iran but believe the Trump administration’s prosecution of the war — and its justification for it — has fallen short.”
“Ashley Hinson, President Donald Trump’s endorsed nominee in Iowa’s Senate race, made a public break from the president, calling for an end to the Iran War.”
“Here's the latest: US piles more pressure on Iran to disrupt sanctions evasion efforts The Trump administration is stepping up efforts to combat Iranian attempts to circumvent U.S. sanctions.”