Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) stated on Tuesday that he does not believe that the recent increase in gas prices, attributed to the ongoing conflict in Iran, will affect the upcoming midterm elections in November. During an appearance on CNBC's "Squawk Box," Cruz emphasized that national security decisions should not be influenced by short-term political factors.
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Cruz comments on gas prices and midterm elections
Senator Ted Cruz expressed his belief that rising gas prices due to the Iran conflict will not impact the midterm elections. He stated that national security decisions should remain separate from political considerations during his interview on CNBC.
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