{"id":106824,"date":"2026-05-10T15:22:21","date_gmt":"2026-05-10T15:22:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/106824\/"},"modified":"2026-05-10T15:22:21","modified_gmt":"2026-05-10T15:22:21","slug":"buddy-carter-blames-iran-conflict-for-higher-gas-prices-defends-trump-in-senate-bid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/iran\/106824\/","title":{"rendered":"Buddy Carter blames Iran conflict for higher gas prices, defends Trump in Senate bid"},"content":{"rendered":"

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter, R-Ga., said he believes voters are focused primarily on public safety and the economy as he campaigns in his first statewide race for U.S. Senate.<\/p>\n

In an interview, Carter echoed President Donald Trump\u2019s recent description of the economy as \u201croaring,\u201d while acknowledging that gas prices have risen. Carter blamed Democrats and said energy prices increased due to the conflict involving Iran, adding he expects prices to fall if the situation stabilizes.<\/p>\n

Carter also pointed to a tax-cut package he said put more money in people\u2019s pockets, citing provisions such as eliminating taxes on tips and overtime and increasing a child care tax credit. He said IRS data shows refunds are up this year.<\/p>\n

Watch the full interview below:<\/p>\n

With early voting underway ahead of the Republican primary, Carter urged voters to support him as the party\u2019s best chance to defeat incumbent Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff in November. Carter criticized Ossoff\u2019s voting record on homeland security funding and Israel, arguing those positions are out of step with Georgia.<\/p>\n

Carter also took aim at his primary opponents, arguing that controversies or political vulnerabilities would distract from focusing on Ossoff in a general election campaign.<\/p>\n

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