# DeSantis: War in Iran ‘big, big drag’ on Republicans

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/desantis-war-in-iran-big-big-drag-on-republicans/
- Published: 2026-11-03T19:50:04+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-03T23:46:37+00:00
- Original publisher: The Hill (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6193617-desantis-iran-war-gop-midterms/
- Topics: Elections, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- DeSantis called the Iran war a major drag on Republicans.
- He linked voter frustration to the conflict and higher fuel prices.
- He urged his party to be candid about the cost to households.

## Summary

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said the war in Iran has been a “big, big drag” on Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. Speaking to Stephen A. Smith on Monday, he argued that the prolonged conflict has alienated some voters who supported President Donald Trump’s promise to avoid another Middle East war. DeSantis said its effect on petrol prices had also made the cost of living a more immediate concern for households.

DeSantis urged fellow Republicans to acknowledge higher fuel costs rather than dismiss voters’ concerns or blame former President Joe Biden. He said the conflict could continue to damage the party if it remains unresolved after the election. His comments were a political assessment, not an election result; voters were heading to the polls on Tuesday.

## Coverage

- [The Hill: DeSantis: War in Iran ‘big, big drag’ on Republicans](https://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/6193617-desantis-iran-war-gop-midterms/)
- [SiriusXM: Stephen A. Smith Talks Midterm Elections With Gov. Ron DeSantis and More on ‘Straight Shooter’](https://www.siriusxm.com/blog/stephen-a-smith-ron-desantis-midterm-elections)

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