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GOP senator says an Iran war is 'more important than your pocketbook'

politicsApr 14, 202612135

Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas told Americans that a potential war with Iran is "more important than your pocketbook" while defending President Donald Trump’s push for confrontation. Marshall also told voters to "quit whining" about rising gas prices as GOP leaders weigh military options, framing national security above immediate economic pain. The remark complicates Republican messaging on inflation and household fuel costs ahead of the 2024 election.

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Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas said Iran war is "more important than your pocketbook".
Marshall told Americans to "quit whining" about rising gas prices.
The comment complicates Republican messaging on inflation ahead of the 2024 election.
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