¶ Overview
- McGuire has been a staunch defender of President Trump’s war in Iran and voted against war powers resolutions that sought to limit it. In one of his defenses of the war McGuire even said, “it sucks, people are going to suffer. but if you don't do it now, it's going to be worse later." He has continued to defend the war even though Virginians have been paying more than $4 per gallon of gas on average as of the end of May 2026.
¶ McGuire Supported A War That Raised Gas Prices On Virginians
¶ mcguire on the iran war: “people are going to suffer. But if you don’t do it now, it’s going to be worse later”
McGuire Defended The Iran War: “You Got To Go In There And Get The Job Done. And It Sucks, People Are Going To Suffer. But If You Don't Do It Now, It's Going To Be Worse Later." According to Rep. John McGuire on the John Fredricks Show, "MCGUIRE: Well, you know, that's a good point. In history of war, you can't name a war where civilians haven't been killed. Nobody wants anybody killed. But this is serious business. And people that go in with one foot in the water, it ends up going on for years. So you got to go in there and get the job done. And it sucks, people are going to suffer. But if you don't do it now, it's going to be worse later." [John Fredrics Show, 4/20/26] (video)
May 2026: McGuire Defended The Trump Administration’s War In Iran. According to ABC 13 News, "Meanwhile, Republican Rep. John McGuire defended the administration’s actions, saying he supports President Trump’s claim that the strike was an act of defense. ‘These folks were harming people and putting people in harm’s way by putting mines back in the Strait of Hormuz, and we need to stop that, but the peace treaty is still intact,’ McGuire said. McGuire also said he is thankful the Trump administration ‘has a backbone’ to stop Iran from potentially causing harm." [ABC 13 News, 5/26/26]
¶ McGuire Defended Voting Against War Powers Resolutions That Sought To Limit President Trump’s War In Iran
HEADLINE: "McGuire Defends Decision To Vote Against War Powers Resolution" [CBS 19 News, 5/16/26]
March 2026: McGuire Touted Voting Against A War Powers Resolution That Sought To Limit President Trump’s War In Iran. According to a press release from Rep. John McGuire, "Today, Representative John McGuire (VA-05) voted against the War Powers Resolution that would restrict President Trump's ability to protect the United States and the world from the terrorist regime leading Iran. As Commander-in-Chief, President Trump's actions against Iran are well within his authority under Article II of the Constitution. Congress was notified prior to the attacks, as was the bipartisan Gang of Eight. The state-sponsor of terror that is Iran, should never have access to a nuclear weapon, especially given their hatred of America. ‘With the threat of a nuclear armed terrorist regime, Iran, the last thing we should be doing is tying the Commander-in- Chief’s hands,’ said Rep. John McGuire (VA-05). ‘He has done what past presidents failed to do, remove a nuclear threat, while protecting not just America, but the world. President Trump’s actions do not constitute a war with Iran, rather he is carrying out a swift and targeted military plan to take out a threat to our nation and the world. As we mourn our fallen, now is not the time to play politics. Instead, we need to unify as a nation and support our brave men and women on the front lines, our Commander-in-Chief, and pray for the brave men and women of our military. They need to know Congress and their country stand with them.’" [Press Release – Rep. John McGuire, 3/6/26]
¶ as of the end of may 2026, Gas Prices had gone above $4 per gallon on average in virginia
HEADLINE: "Va. Gas Prices Jump 5 Cents Per Gallon As Memorial Day Travel Begins" [Richmond Times Dispatch, 5/24/26]
HEADLINE: "Charlottesville Gas Prices Jump 50 Cents As War With Iran Enters Second Week" [29 News, 3/9/26]
HEADLINE: "Gas Prices Rise In Central Virginia As Middle East Tensions Rattle Global Energy Markets" [CBS 19 News, 3/7/26]
As Of 5/27/26, Gas Prices In Virginia Were $4.33 Per Gallon On Average.
[AAA, Viewed 5/27/26]