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PRM-003 · Promise · War & foreign policy

End the Iran war right after the midterms, then gas prices fall

Not yet due

Promised as president on 9 Sep 2026; due 4 Nov 2026. Last checked 21 Oct 2026.

“Iran will seek an end "immediately after the election" … "I think it's going to take a little bit longer than the midterm" (on gas prices).”

Donald Trump, 9 Sep 2026, Remarks to reporters on the way to the GOP midterm convention, Dallas

What happened

Due after the Nov 3 election. Gasoline averaged $4.28 a gallon on Oct 20, 2026 (AAA), about 44% above the pre-war level of $2.98.

Sources

  1. CNN via KRDO, Sept 9 2026
  2. Fortune, Oct 17 2026
  3. AAA national average, Oct 20 2026

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Public Trust Tracker. "End the Iran war right after the midterms, then gas prices fall" (PRM-003). Last checked 21 Oct 2026. https://publictrusttracker.org/promise/prm-003-end-the-iran-war-right-after-the-midterms-then-gas-prices/

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