Iran, oil and Trump’s political gamble

MAR 11, 202627 MIN
Two Blocks from the White House

Iran, oil and Trump’s political gamble

MAR 11, 202627 MIN

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<p>As the U.S. war in the Middle East continues, gas prices are on the rise and American voters are paying attention. Affordability remains a key issue, and President Donald Trump’s decision to wage war on Iran is drawing criticism not only from Democrats, but from within his MAGA base.</p><p><br></p><p>As the November midterms approach, will the war overseas lead to a referendum on the Trump administration at home?</p><p><br></p><p>CBC’s Washington correspondents Paul Hunter, Willy Lowry and Katie Simpson unpack the economic cost of war on Iran — and ask whether Americans seem willing to pay.&nbsp;</p>