DeSantis: War in Iran ‘big, big drag’ on Republicans

Outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) said the Iran war is a “big, big drag” on Republican candidates this midterm cycle. 

DeSantis joined sports and political commentator Steven A. Smith on SiriusXM Monday night and said the Iran war and the high gas prices it has led to has hurt the GOP. A former challenger to President Trump in 2024, DeSantis has repaired his relationship with the president and campaigned alongside Republicans throughout the 2026 cycle. 

“We just got to be honest. Gas is higher. It hurts people, working-class people, and it’s higher because of this conflict. That’s just a fact,” DeSantis said. 

Gas prices hit a record high for an election day on Tuesday, reaching an average of $4.11 per gallon. Elevated prices are mostly due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway for global oil transport. 

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