The war-induced turmoil this week only added to GOP anxieties as the Trump administration has issued conflicting messages about how long the strikes will last. Prichard also said he supported the Iran war, even though he knows that fuel for his lawn and tree business might cost more this year. At Tuesday’s news briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the administration “fully expected” the spike in oil prices. He said rising gas prices could pose a challenge in the midterms if the conflict is drawn out. Amid anxiety within his own party, Trump warned that he frequently seeks challengers to politicians who oppose his policies.

Source: Washington Post March 12, 2026 09:55 UTC