GOP shifts tone as rising US gas prices become 'small price to pay' in Iran conflict

Republicans are shifting their tone on criticism of former President Joe Biden's gas price policies amid a surge in energy costs due to the U.S.-Israeli conflict in Iran, downplaying its impact as a 'small price to pay.' The party had previously focused on Biden's efforts to reduce gas prices but now sees it as less relevant with rising oil prices. This shift is partly driven by the escalating tensions in Iran, which has led to a spike in energy costs and concerns about supply chain disruptions. Republicans are now seeking to redirect attention away from Biden's gas price policies.