“No good options: Trump insiders reveal crisis that ‘thwarted’ the GOP”, Nick Hilden, AlterNet.

09/16/2026

*The Trump administration has “no good options” for countering the mounting inflation caused by the Iran war.*

What are the “first three words of the title” about?

“No good options: Trump insiders reveal crisis that ‘thwarted’ the GOP”, examines how rising energy prices and inflation associated with the U.S. war with Iran could affect Republican efforts to campaign on economic issues before the 2026 midterm elections. Drawing on reporting from Politico, Hilden argues that the Trump administration faces few immediate options for reducing energy costs. Oil has risen above $100 per barrel, while diesel prices have increased sharply. This matters because diesel is a major cost in agriculture, trucking, manufacturing, and the transportation of consumer goods. The article emphasizes that the GOP will suffer a significant setback in the polls due to the escalating Middle East conflict and subsequent inflation crisis.

Why should you read it?

You should read this article because the war in Iran is about the United States becoming an imperial power that controls the world’s oil supply. Trump attacks Venezuela, seizes their oil, and now is after the oil fields in Iran. However, regardless of what Trumps states, war is not only immoral, but it is also driving up the costs of living at home – imposing hardships on ordinary people. The war is causing the price of oil to rise. The resulting transportation costs will drive up the cost of goods and everything else. You cannot have war abroad and good times at home. This article will deepen your understanding about the relationship between war -a thousand miles away – and the quality of your life at home.

Reaction

The press hides the ugly realities of war from you – the death and destruction. However, the press cannot hide the harsh reality of how that faraway war impacts your everyday life, your standard of living, and quality of life. Decisions about war will appear in grocery bills, transportation costs, borrowing costs, and household budgets – your prices are going to be higher, and nothing Trump says will bring them down.