Former Republican congressional staffer John Feehery said that President Donald Trump needs to end the war with Iran to allow the American public to "return to affordability," otherwise the Republican Party could pay a political price for it. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Feehery pointed out that ending this war is the primary path to restoring affordability because it has driven up gasoline prices and interest rates, impacting citizens' home-purchasing power. He believes that although President Donald Trump's reasons for entering the war may be valid, the Republican Party could face political consequences over the issue of affordability, especially during the midterm elections.