Published September 8, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated September 18, 2026 at 4:06 PM ET
Tariff drag weighs on GOP midterm hopes
3 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Washington Times. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.
President Trump predicted that gas prices will drop to $2 per gallon after the midterm elections. Multiple outlets reported the claim. Reuters also reported that Trump said the Iran war will end right after the midterm elections.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 22 d ago, when Washington Times reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets. The most recent report came 12 d ago from Washington Examiner.
