Trump says Houthis trying to push up oil prices before US election
Affordability worries have emerged as a key voter concern as soaring global oil prices drive up costs at US gasoline pumps, squeezing American households.
President Donald Trump accused the Yemeni Houthi group of attempting to raise oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections, while warning he would not forget their attacks on Saudi Arabia. The conflict in Yemen, between a Saudi-led coalition and the Houthi rebels, reignited in July, exacerbating existing tensions in the Middle East.
Since then, the Houthi group has targeted Saudi oil facilities, tankers, and transport hubs, including a lethal strike on Riyadh's international airport over the weekend. Trump expressed his displeasure on his Truth Social platform, stating that the Houthis are acting "very badly" and likely acting at Iran's behest. He claimed that their actions were "nasty" and aimed at driving up oil prices, especially before the US elections.
Despite downplaying the potential impact of the upcoming elections on his decision-making, Trump vowed to remember the attacks and vowed to be present after the elections. The Republican Party, facing a tough battle to retain control of the House and Senate, is actively campaigning to secure support, with affordability concerns over rising oil prices becoming a key issue for voters.
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