GOP Faces Wallet-Wrenching Energy Spike as Iran Conflict Tests Midterm Messaging

Rising energy costs linked to President Trump’s Iran confrontation threaten to undo some of the tax-cut gains Republicans have touted ahead of the midterms. Evercore ISI warns higher household costs could erase benefits for many Americans, prompting anxiety at a Florida GOP policy retreat as lawmakers weigh how long the price spike will last; Trump argues the disruption is short-term and aims to restore Gulf supply, while Democrats accuse the administration of failing on affordability as the debate centers on energy policy and the politics of the war.