Breaking Points: Trump Shrugs Off Midterms as Gas Prices Bite

Trump’s claim that he “doesn’t care about the midterms” lands against rising gas prices, inflation pressure, and a worsening energy squeeze. In this condensed Breaking Points recap, Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti break down how high fuel costs, Texas gas prices, grocery bills, and luxury excess are shaping the political mood, along with Scott Bessent’s “transitory” inflation framing and the market fallout from the Iran and Strait of Hormuz crisis. You’ll come away with a clearer read on the cost-of-living crunch, oil market risks, and why the White House may be prioritizing optics over electoral reality. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.