Trump Desperately Scrambles to Claw Back Iran War Cost From Americans
🔴 Tension RisingThe Daily Beast2026-05-11
President Trump proposed temporarily suspending the federal gas tax to alleviate the economic burden on Americans due to the ongoing Iran war. This measure, previously floated during the Biden administration, faces significant hurdles in Congress. Rising gas and diesel prices are creating pressure on the administration to provide relief, with bipartisan support proving elusive.