Thomas Smith Supported The Iran War, Which Raised Gas, Grocery, And Fertilizer Costs While Spending Billions Overseas And Costing Over A Dozen Americans Their Lives
July 2026: Smith Said He Supported The Iran War
July 2026: Smith Defended Trump’s Ability To Wage War In Iran. QUESTION: “The US Senate voted June 23 to adopt a resolution directing the president to either end the war in Iran or get congressional approval in order to continue it. The concurrent resolution previously passed in the US House. Do you believe the resolution is legally binding, and should President Trump heed the resolution and remove military forces from Iran?” SMITH: “I believe that President Trump had the best intelligence available to know Iran was close to a nuclear weapon and their past actions showed they would use it. Article II of the Constitution gives The Commander in Chief war powers. If Congress disagrees they can defund a war, but there is only one Commander in Chief.” [Midland Daily News, 7/5/26]
The War With Iran Caused Gas, Grocery, And Fertilizer Prices To Skyrocket In Michigan While Costing Taxpayers At Least $37.5 Billion
July 2026: The Iran War Had Cost The US At Least $37.5 Billion
July 21, 2026: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Said The Iran War “Has Cost $37.5 Billion So Far.” “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced fiery questions and protests Tuesday over the U.S. war with Iran, which he estimated has cost $37.5 billion so far, as Republicans prepare a $95 billion package to fund the military, along with other White House priorities.” [Associated Press, 7/21/26]
Michigan Families Were Paying More For Gas And Groceries Because Of The Iran War
HEADLINE: “Iran War Has Already Cost Households In Michigan $502 In Higher Gas Prices.” [Michigan Independent, 7/15/26]
- HEADLINE: “Michigan Gas Prices Surpass $4 Mark As US-Iran Conflict Intensifies.” [FOX 2, 7/20/26]
Michigan Independent: Michigan Households Paid Higher Costs For Groceries Fueled By The War In Iran. “The average household in Michigan has already paid an extra $502 on gasoline since President Donald Trump began U.S. military attacks against Iran on Feb. 28, according to a new analysis by the minority staff of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee. Nationally, gasoline prices are about 30% higher than before the war began. […] A June report by the Joint Economic Committee minority staff found that the average Michigan household had had to spend $3,100 more for goods and services under Trump as of May 2026, due to higher healthcare, grocery, energy, and housing costs fueled by the war, Trump’s tariffs on imported goods, and cuts to federal health insurance programs.” [Michigan Independent, 7/15/26]
- Associated Press HEADLINE: “Higher Prices For Gas, Groceries And Flights Will Likely Outlast The Iran War.” [Associated Press, 6/16/26]
The Iran War Caused Fertilizer Prices To Double For Michigan Farmers
Fortune: Fertilizer Costs Had Doubled Because Of The Iran War. “A survey published Tuesday of 5,700 farmers conducted by the American Farm Bureau Federation shows that around 70% of farmers are unable to afford all the fertilizer they need, while nearly six in 10 said their finances have worsened owing to the rising cost of both fertilizer and fuel. The new data comes as the Iran war has strangled the global supply chain as Iran exerts its control over the Strait of Hormuz, through which one-third of global fertilizer shipments flowed before the war. While more than 20 commercial ships passed through the strait over the past several days—an improvement from earlier this month when Iran essentially shut down the strait—it’s unclear whether the flow of ships will improve as the war drags on well nearing its seventh week, despite a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran signed last week, and a potential extension on the way.” [Fortune, 4/16/26]
18 US Servicemembers Had Lost Their Lives Fighting In The War With Iran
TIME Magazine: As Of July 20, 2026, 18 US Servicemembers Had Lost Their Lives Fighting In The War With Iran. “Eighteen American service members have died in the war in Iran in the months since the U.S. and Israel launched the initial military strikes on Feb. 28.” [TIME Magazine, 7/20/26]