Democrats are targeting President Trump's handling of the Iran war as a political opportunity, blaming him for deepening economic pain on Americans. They have linked the decision to enter the Iran conflict to the price spikes, while accusing Republicans of downplaying their impact. California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) attributed the disconnect between the president and the public on gas prices to "arrogance." Economists have also warned that Republicans could be blamed for the surging gas and energy costs due to the Iran War. The criticism comes as the midterms draw closer and Democrats are trying to create narratives that could define the campaign season.