House Speaker Johnson says Republicans can win midterms despite Iran war
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans can retain control of the House in November's midterm elections even if the war with Iran is ongoing. He added that ending the conflict before the November 3 vote would be helpful. Johnson's comments come amid public frustration over the war, which has driven oil prices above $4 per gallon.
Key Facts
- House Speaker Mike Johnson said Republicans can "absolutely" win the November midterm elections even if the war with Iran is ongoing.
- Johnson said it "would be helpful" to resolve the conflict before the November 3 vote.
- US and Israeli forces attacked Iran on February 28, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and hundreds of civilians.
- Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz in response, sending oil and gas prices soaring; US petrol prices rose above $4 per gallon from under $3 before the war.
Johnson's Election Confidence
House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News on Sunday that Republicans can "absolutely" win the midterm elections in November even if the war with Iran is still ongoing. Johnson, a close ally of President Donald Trump, said it "would be helpful to get that thing resolved" before the November 3 vote. He said even if the war is not finished by November, Republicans will still win. Johnson defended the attack on Iran, saying, "People know we took the head off the snake," and that the US had to ensure Iran did not have a nuclear weapon.
War and Public Opinion
US and Israeli forces attacked Iran without direct provocation on February 28, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and several other top officials as well as hundreds of civilians. Iran responded by closing the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery for the global energy trade, and firing drones and missiles at US interests across the Middle East. Since an initial ceasefire was announced in April, the conflict has seen multiple rounds of fighting and sporadic trading of attacks. Numerous public opinion polls have suggested that most voters, including a significant portion of Republicans, want the fighting to end.
Economic Impact
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil and gas prices soaring around the world. In the US, one gallon of petrol has risen above $4, up from less than $3 before the war. Trump has announced "crushing" economic measures against Tehran as the global economy braces for intense sanctions on Iran and countries that do business with it. Iran has remained defiant, asserting it will not give up control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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House Speaker Johnson says Republicans can win midterms despite Iran war
