The Uncomfortable Truth About Gas Prices and War As gas prices continue to rise across the country, politicians are scrambling to explain why Americans are paying more for fuel. On Face the Nation last week, Rep.
Don Bacon (R NE) had a rare moment of candor on this issue, but his words also highlighted a broader pattern in American politics: the tendency to downplay the economic pain caused by military interventions.
Bacon's critique of President Trump's handling of gas prices was refreshing because it acknowledged that the current situation is not just about Iran or terrorism, but about the everyday lives of Americans.