Springfield, IL— As Donald Trump’s illegal and reckless war of choice with Iran — which has already claimed the lives of 13 service members and injured 290 others — wages on, everyday Illinoisans are struggling to afford the soaring cost of gas. In Illinois, gas prices are now on average $4.27 a gallon, a 40% increase since Trump started his war on Iran.
A reminder: Every single major poll has shown Americans largely disapprove of
Trump’s war in Iran, which is costing U.S. taxpayers nearly $1 billion a day.
In response, Democratic Party of Illinois Chair Hernandez released the following statement:
“Instead of delivering on his promise to lower costs on “Day One” for Illinois families, Donald Trump has plunged the country into another reckless and costly war of choice without an end in sight. For months, Illinoisans have been struggling to afford the basics as they face higher gas, health care, and grocery costs — and now, they are footing the bill for his war of choice, too. As Trump spends his time focused on waging wars, golfing at Mar-a-Lago, and building gilded ballrooms, Illinois Democrats are fighting to bring down costs for working families.”
