Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate in Years

Thanks to Husted-Backed War, Inflation Soared to Highest Rate in Years

June 10, 2026

REPORTING: Inflation hits 4.2% in May, highest in over 3 years as energy prices soar

COLUMBUS, OHIO - New data today shows that the Jon Husted-backed war in Iran has sent inflation surging to the highest level in years, with CNBC reporting that "rising energy costs [have] contributed to pain for consumers."

Despite the pain that Ohioans are feeling, Jon Husted has dismissed their concerns:

• Jon Husted has voted eight times to continue the war in Iran while costs continue to skyrocket.

• Jon Husted has claimed that he thinks the war is "good news for the global economy" and going "much better than anyone thought it would."

• When a truck driver asked about soaring diesel costs, Husted brushed him off and responded by asking if he was comfortable with Iran being a nuclear power.

• When asked what he was doing to address rising costs for his constituents, Husted responded: "What do you want me to do?"

• When asked about the pain that Ohio families are feeling at the pump, Jon Husted's campaign "declined to comment."

• Jon Husted continues to insult struggling Ohioans as "not very experienced at navigating the real world" and consistently dismisses the mounting affordability crisis by telling Ohioans to fix their "work ethic" and to simply "earn more" money to make ends meet.

Ohio Democratic Party Senior Communications Advisor Tony Wen released the following statement:

"Thanks to Jon Husted, inflation has soared to the highest levels in years and Ohioans are getting crushed by rising energy and food prices. Instead of fighting to lower costs for Ohio families, all Jon Husted cares about is sending more money for war overseas while lecturing hardworking Ohioans to work harder and earn more money."

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