Event Brief
Ted Cruz says Trump is imposing economic pain on Iran
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
Summary: Ted Cruz told Bloomberg that Trump’s actions are driving economic pain on Iran and higher gasoline prices.
WHO: Ted Cruz
WHAT: Ted Cruz comments on war in Iran and rising gasoline prices at the Milken Conference
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 3:00 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: He is reacting to the war in Iran and the resulting rise in gasoline prices.
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