Donald Trump says about Iran war and gas prices: "Can Iran have a nuclear weapon? Absolutely not"

At a Texas Republican midterm convention in Dallas, President Donald Trump responded Wednesday to voters who blamed higher gasoline prices on his decision to pursue war with Iran, defending the conflict by citing the need to keep Iran from gaining a nuclear capability. The gathering showcased a Republican split: speakers promoted tax relief for workers and blamed Democrats and Joe Biden's White House for daily expenses, while surveys cited in the report show voters disapprove of both the Iran conflict and the trade war and fault them for rising costs. Republican candidates in competitive races may avoid those issues, even as Democrats tie them to tariffs, Medicaid reductions and the Iran conflict. Texas battleground contests and the party's midterm prospects are expected to hinge heavily on affordability.