Two Republican Senate candidates diverge from Trump, urge swift end to Iran war
The shift is the latest sign vulnerable candidates are distancing themselves from a conflict that has pushed fuel prices to record highs.
Two Republican Senate hopefuls, Mike Rogers in Michigan and Ashley Hinson in Iowa, are urging for an immediate end to the war in Iran, diverging from President Donald Trump's stance on the matter. Both candidates have previously supported Trump's authority to strike Tehran, but are now advocating for a swift resolution to the conflict, which has contributed to soaring fuel prices, including record-high diesel costs.
Hinson, a sitting member of the US House of Representatives, has voted against multiple measures seeking to limit Trump's authority to continue the war, while Rogers, a gubernatorial candidate, recently made an ad calling for an end to the war and a suspension of gasoline taxes. The shift in position by these candidates is seen as a response to growing criticism of Trump's handling of the economy and the Iran war, with both fuel prices and inflation remaining high.
Democrats argue that the candidates are making these statements as part of their election-year strategy, attempting to distance themselves from Trump's controversial actions.
Written by urgent.news from Free Malaysia Today's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
This story
This is one outlet's version. Read the fullest account.
