Increasingly desperate Trump walks back another of his boasts

[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]

White House retreats on gas price pledge as war drags on​

The Trump administration has softened its earlier assurances of quick relief at the pump, as the Iran conflict continues to disrupt global oil flows and keep prices high.

Officials now avoid setting firm timelines for lower gasoline costs, amid warnings from energy executives that Strait of Hormuz disruptions and elevated crude prices could persist well into 2027.

The shift underscores mounting political and economic pressure ahead of the midterms, with voter frustration over affordability deepening.

 

[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]

Trump shifts stance on care, gas prices amid war costs​

Trump has reversed earlier pledges to make care more affordable and keep gas prices low, citing war costs and shifting priorities toward military spending.

His administration has cut major federal health and child care programs while acknowledging no clear timeline for easing high fuel prices driven by the Iran conflict.

The policy shifts have drawn criticism from voters and lawmakers across party lines, with approval ratings sliding.

 

[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]

Trump has abandoned his affordability promises​

 

[Mahmoud Ahmadinejad]

War with Iran fuels economic strain​

The conflict with Iran, now nearing its second month, is costing U.S. taxpayers nearly $900 million daily and contributing to global oil supply disruptions.

Administration claims of crippling Iran’s naval fleet have not reopened the Strait of Hormuz, which remains a bottleneck for 20% of the world’s oil.

The prolonged conflict has intensified inflationary pressures, particularly on fuel, and undermined public confidence in the administration’s economic management.