Democrats are pouncing on a spike in gas prices and expected soaring airline fares, blaming President Trump’s handling of the war in Iran for deepening economic pain on Americans.
In interviews, statements and in a flurry of social media posts, Democrats have sharpened their arguments — repeatedly linking Trump’s decision to enter the Iran conflict to the price spikes, while accusing Republicans of downplaying their impact.
“It’s show-and-tell time for Democrats,” said Democratic strategist Anthony Coley. “Show people the receipts — the family that canceled their summer trip because airfare spiked, the small business owner eating higher fuel costs.”
“Then tell them exactly what Democrats would do differently,” Coley added. “Trump promised lower prices on day one. His chaos delivered the opposite.”
On Monday, Democrats were busily seeking to tie Trump to the economic fallout.
