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Abdul El-Sayed: “My name is not the reason you can’t afford your gas or groceries or to go see a doctor. Their war in Iran is the reason…”

On the recordNovember 3, 2026
My name is not the reason you can’t afford your gas or groceries or to go see a doctor. Their war in Iran is the reason why. Their insane tariffs on Canada is the reason why.
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Abdul El-Sayed
Democratic · Michigan

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Discussing the impact of the Iran war and trade tariffs.

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