Republicans pin hopes on end of Iran war to restore US economy

US affairs expert Elie Youssef said Republicans are betting that the end of the Iran war will restore the economy and prices to normal levels.

In an interview with Al Arabiya FM, Youssef added that current developments in the United States reflect the extent of tension and frustration among Americans over the rising cost of living, whether related to housing, food, fuel, or other associated expenses.

He continued that, according to Republicans, the situation was not like this last year. They believe the current circumstances are linked to the repercussions of the war with Iran, and expect that once the conflict ends, economic indicators will return to near-normal levels.

Youssef noted that when former President Joe Biden, a Democrat, ran against current President Donald Trump in the 2024 election, the main issue was the economy. Therefore, accusing the Democrats of failing to address the problem does not necessarily mean they will be able to solve it now.

He added that, according to American voters in 2024, Democrats failed to resolve the economic crisis, raising the question: "Why would they succeed now?" If the coalition that brought Trump to power in 2024 is convinced his promises are credible, they may support him to continue his agenda, which was interrupted by the consequences of the war with Iran.

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