Senator Duff Issues Statement on Rising Prices from Trump’s Middle East War

Senate Majority Leader Bob Duff, D-Norwalk, today issued a statement responding to a Hartford Courant report that Connecticut families should brace for higher gas prices and rising grocery costs as President Donald Trump’s escalating war in the Middle East threatens to drive up consumer prices across the state.

“It’s inexcusable to see Connecticut families facing higher gas prices and grocery costs because President Trump dragged America into a war nobody wanted,” Senator Duff said. “He promised to bring down prices and keep us out of foreign conflicts. Instead, he imposed illegal tariffs and launched military action in Iran without congressional authorization or public support. Now our families are paying the price at the pump and the grocery store for his broken promises. While Washington Republicans focus on everything except what is necessary, Connecticut Democrats will keep advancing tax cuts on groceries, clothing and other essential items. We can’t fix Washington’s failures but we’ll do everything in our power to help Connecticut families weather the storm of Republican governance.”