Alaskan Voters Turn Against Trump Over Rising Gas Prices and Iran Conflict

Alaskan voters who have repeatedly voted for Donald Trump are now voicing anger over soaring gasoline costs that have topped $5 per gallon, according to a new MS NOW study. The report quotes Anchorage security guard Calvin Mitchell and paralegal Gayle Michaelson, who describe how the high prices are limiting travel, reducing grocery spending, and curtailing leisure activities. The surge in fuel prices is linked to President Trump's continued war with Iran, which has sparked a worldwide energy crisis and pushed national averages toward $5 per gallon.

Truck driver Meffy Tagalu, another three-time Trump voter, warned that owner-operator truckers cannot afford the record-high diesel and urged an end to the conflict. The growing dissatisfaction is occurring as the November 3 election approaches, with Democrats hoping former congresswoman Mary Peltola can defeat Republican Senator Dan Sullivan after a decade in office. Polls this year have shown Trump’s approval slipping to as low as 32 percent, suggesting the fuel issue could influence voter sentiment.