ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Governor-elect Byron Donalds blamed high prices for groceries and gasoline for Democratic gains across the country on Election Day.
Meanwhile, President Donald Trump stated that new military strikes against Iran are “highly unlikely” as negotiations continue.
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Donalds stressed that economic pressures were top of mind for voters.
He noted that Republicans must find ways to stabilize and lower health care costs to help families build better lives.
“People in our state were thinking about the cost of food, the cost of gas, the cost of insurance,” Donalds said. “They just wanna have lower prices.”
Trump said he would hold off on military action against Iran as long as negotiations show progress.
The key points in the discussions involve Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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