️ During a heated US Senate debate in Detroit, Michigan, Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed and his Republican rival Mike Rogers clashed over what voters consider the most critical issue: the economy. However, rather than focusing on traditional fiscal policies, the discussion immediately pivoted to the controversial US-led military conflict against Iran.

️ El-Sayed strongly criticized the ongoing conflict, alleging that soaring gasoline and grocery prices are a direct consequence of the war. He called for legislative measures to curb the executive branch's war powers, sharply rebuking Rogers for aligning with the American regime's costly foreign interventions.

️ Meanwhile, Rogers—who is backed by the Donald Trump administration—attempted to justify the military campaign during Wednesday's debate, claiming that failure to act could allow Tehran to acquire nuclear weapons and destabilize the entire region. Yet, acknowledging public frustration, Rogers has paradoxically called for a swift end to the hostilities.

️ Recent surveys indicate that an overwhelming majority of potential voters believe the conflict has severely exacerbated the domestic cost of living. Disruptions in energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz have sent diesel and petrol prices to historic highs, creating a major political vulnerability for the Republican camp ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

Source: www.aljazeera.com