¶ Miller Backed Trump’s Costly War With Iran That Raised Prices On Ohioans
¶ Miller defended trump’s war
5/11/26: Miller Acknowledged That “Times Are Tough” But Justified The Hardships Because At Least At Least Trump Was “Doing Something” About Iran. According to Rep. Max Miller on the Jake Underwood Show, “MILLER: You know, what are we supposed to do? I believe is the biggest question. And quite frankly, it's the biggest question that the administration has at the moment, as I said before previously on your show. You know, the cease fire. Okay. But now that it's been extended for so long and the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. I unfortunately believe that President Trump and Secretary Rubio are now going to be forced to look at alternative options to make sure that the American people can get more relief when it comes to everyday gas prices. And that's why President Trump is talking about, you know, getting rid of the national gas tax across the country to bring relief to the American people. HOST: So you say cutting national tax. And I get a big smile on my face. Congressman, I'm not gonna lie. I do. It's you know, we should look into other taxes, you know, over there. I don't know that we will, but. MILLER: Well, all I got to say is this, and then I'll ease up, I guess. I know, you know, people are frustrated with gas prices and rightfully so. But, you know, Jake, and Seth I just gotta tell you, if anyone out there thinks that Democrats can fix gas prices, why don't we just rewind the clock to about, I don't know, three years ago when they were the same price, Except the difference is this, guys. The difference is, is that that was truly self-inflicted. What President Biden did is he mandated an entire country to go to renewable energies when we weren't ready. And you know, he killed our SPR, our Strategic Petroleum Reserve. What President Trump has done with this war on Iran is he has made sure that the entire world is safe, that Iran will never get a nuclear weapon. This right now will go away and it will. But, you know, we have to acknowledge that times are tough because the decisions that have been made, but at least he's doing something about it.” [Jake Underwood Show, 5/11/26] (audio)
5/11/26: Miller Said Trump “Has Made Sure That The Entire World” Was Safe From The Threat Of A Nuclear Iran. According to Rep. Max Miller on the Jake Underwood Show, “MILLER: You know, what are we supposed to do? I believe is the biggest question. And quite frankly, it's the biggest question that the administration has at the moment, as I said before previously on your show. You know, the cease fire. Okay. But now that it's been extended for so long and the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. I unfortunately believe that President Trump and Secretary Rubio are now going to be forced to look at alternative options to make sure that the American people can get more relief when it comes to everyday gas prices. And that's why President Trump is talking about, you know, getting rid of the national gas tax across the country to bring relief to the American people. HOST: So you say cutting national tax. And I get a big smile on my face. Congressman, I'm not gonna lie. I do. It's you know, we should look into other taxes, you know, over there. I don't know that we will, but. MILLER: Well, all I got to say is this, and then I'll ease up, I guess. I know, you know, people are frustrated with gas prices and rightfully so. But, you know, Jake, and Seth I just gotta tell you, if anyone out there thinks that Democrats can fix gas prices, why don't we just rewind the clock to about, I don't know, three years ago when they were the same price, Except the difference is this, guys. The difference is, is that that was truly self-inflicted. What President Biden did is he mandated an entire country to go to renewable energies when we weren't ready. And you know, he killed our SPR, our Strategic Petroleum Reserve. What President Trump has done with this war on Iran is he has made sure that the entire world is safe, that Iran will never get a nuclear weapon. This right now will go away and it will. But, you know, we have to acknowledge that times are tough because the decisions that have been made, but at least he's doing something about it.” [Jake Underwood Show, 5/11/26] (audio)
3/4/26: Miller Said Trump Took “Prudent Action” In Iran “To Prevent A Far Deadlier Conflict Later.” According to Rep. Max Miller, "Claiming Iran is not an imminent threat is a joke. This operation is nothing but preventative. @POTUS took prudent action to prevent a far deadlier conflict later. May God bless our troops. Semper Fidelis."
[Twitter, @RepMaxMiller, 3/4/26]
¶ Miller repeatedly voted against ending the united states’ hostilities in iran
¶ July 2026: Miller Effectively Voted Against Withdrawing Troops From Iran
7/23/26: Miller Effectively Voted Against Withdrawing US Troops From Iran. In July 2026 Miller voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “motion to discharge the Foreign Relations Committee from further consideration of the joint resolution that would direct the president to withdraw U.S. armed forces hostilities against Iran not authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for military force.” The vote was on adoption of the resolution. The House adopted the resolution by a vote of 214 to 208. [House Vote 282, 7/23/26; Congressional Quarterly, 7/23/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res.89]
- The Senate Voted Against Ending The War In Iran On The Same Day. According to Congressional Quarterly, “The House and Senate, in votes Thursday on ending the Iran war, came to different conclusions, but the majority of voting members of Congress said it is time to bring U.S. troops home. The House, for the second time, formally called on President Donald Trump to end the war, approving 214-208 a nonbinding concurrent resolution (H Con Res 89) by Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash.” [Congressional Quarterly, 7/23/26]
- The Vote Came After The Trump Administration Declared A Memorandum Of Understanding From The Previous Month “Over”, With Three US Troops Killed The Weekend Before And Houthi Strikes Against Two Saudi Tankers The Day Before. According to Congressional Quarterly, “Last month, the Trump administration announced it had reached a memorandum of understanding with Iran. But less than a month later, Trump declared the MOU ‘over.’ On July 10, he formally notified Congress fighting in the war had resumed. Over the weekend, three U.S. troops were killed in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan, while a fourth U.S. service member in Iraq died during what was supposed to be a controlled detonation of an unexploded Iranian drone. Iran’s proxy group in Yemen, the Houthis, struck two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea on Wednesday. Such attacks could choke off another bottleneck in the global economy in addition to the ongoing throttling of trade in the Strait of Hormuz as a result of the war.” [Congressional Quarterly, 7/23/26]
¶ June 2026: Miller Voted Against Terminating Hostilities Against Iran Without A Declaration Of War
6/3/26: Miller Voted Against Terminating Hostilities Against Iran Without A Declaration Of War. In June 2026, Miller voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “adoption of a resolution that would direct the president to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities with Iran.” The vote was on passage. The House adopted the resolution by a vote of 215 to 208. [House Vote 199, 6/3/26; Congressional Quarterly, 6/3/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res. 86]
- The Vote Occurred As The War Entered Its Fourth Month, And Was The House’s Fourth Vote On The War As Gas And Food Prices Continued To Rise. According to Congressional Quarterly, “Either way, supporters say the House adopting the resolution sends an important message to Trump that Congress is fed up with the war as it lumbers into its fourth month. ‘We're now past 90 days, there seems to be no end to this war, and folks want some accountability, Democrats and Republicans,’ New York Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, the ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the sponsor of Wednesday’s resolution, said ahead of the vote. ‘The American people are suffering. The cost of gas continues to go up, the cost of food and inflation keeps going up.’ ‘So it's been building and building,’ Meeks added. Wednesday’s vote was the House’s fourth on an Iran war powers resolution since the war started at the end of February, with each vote getting tighter than before. In the third vote last month, the measure was rejected 212-212.” [Congressional Quarterly, 6/3/26]
- Gop Leadership Delayed The Vote Through A Week-Long Recess When It Became Clear It Would Pass. According to Congressional Quarterly, “The House had originally been slated to vote on Meeks’ resolution before the Memorial Day recess. But when it became apparent the resolution was likely to be approved, particularly with a handful of Republican absences, GOP leadership yanked the vote from the schedule. Republicans could not delay the vote beyond Wednesday since the 1973 War Powers Resolution (PL 93-148) requires the House to vote within three legislative days of a measure being called up on the floor.” [Congressional Quarterly, 6/3/26]
- The Vote Came Amidst Ongoing Strikes Despite A Proclaimed Ceasefire With Iran Claiming It Was Suspending Talks Following An Israeli Incursion Of Lebanon. According to Congressional Quarterly, “The growing congressional angst over the war comes as an already fragile ceasefire appears increasingly tenuous and the Trump administration’s negotiations with Iran stumble. Early Wednesday morning, Iran launched a missile and drone attack at an airport in Kuwait, killing an Indian national and injuring dozens of other people, in what Tehran described as a response to U.S. strikes on Iran the night before. U.S. Central Command said Iran also targeted U.S. forces in Kuwait but that air defenses shot down the drones and ‘ensured no American personnel or assets were harmed.’ On Tuesday evening, Central Command said it conducted ‘self-defense strike’ on Iran’s Qeshm Island in response to Iran firing missiles and drones toward Kuwait and Bahrain. Hours earlier, Central Command also said U.S. forces fired a Hellfire missile into the engine room of a Botswana-flagged oil tanker that it alleged was trying to evade the U.S. blockade against Iranian ports. The exchange of fire comes amid on-again-off-again talks to end the war. On Monday, Iran said it was suspending talks with the United States in response to Israel’s incursion into Lebanon. But Trump maintained that talks are continuing despite Iran’s statement, posting on Truth Social on Tuesday that ‘the conversations between us have been going on continuously.’” [Congressional Quarterly, 6/3/26]
¶ May 2026: Miller Voted Against Terminating Hostilities Against Iran Without A Declaration Of War
5/14/26: Miller Voted Against Terminating Hostilities Against Iran Without A Declaration Of War. In May 2026, Miller voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “the concurrent resolution that would direct the president to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or a specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. It would clarify that nothing in the measure could be construed to disrupt intelligence, counterintelligence or investigative activities.” The vote was on passage. The House rejected the resolution by a vote of 212 to 212. [House Vote 170, 5/14/26; Congressional Quarterly, 5/14/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res. 75]
¶ April 2026: Miller Voted Against Directing The President To Withdraw Troops From Iran Unless Authorized By Congress
4/16/26: Miller Voted Against Directing The President To Withdraw Troops From Iran Unless Authorized By Congress. In April 2026, Miller voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “the concurrent resolution that would direct the president to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran. The measure would exempt the use of U.S. armed forces that may be necessary to defend the U.S. or a U.S. ally or partner from imminent attack.” The vote was on passage. The House rejected the resolution by a vote of 213 to 214. [House Vote 114, 4/16/26; Congressional Quarterly, 4/16/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res.40]
¶ March 2026: Miller Voted Against Directing President Trump To Withdraw Troops From Iran
3/5/26: Miller Voted Against Directing President Trump To Withdraw Troops From Iran. In March 2026, Miller voted against, according to Congressional Quarterly, “the concurrent resolution that would direct the president to terminate the use of U.S. armed forces from hostilities against Iran or any part of its military, unless explicitly authorized by a declaration of war or specific authorization for use of military force against Iran.” The vote was on passage. The House rejected the concurrent resolution by a vote of 212 to 219. [House Vote 85, 3/5/26; Congressional Quarterly, 3/5/26; Congressional Actions, H.Con.Res.38]
¶ the iran war was costly for ohioans
As Of June 2026, The War In Iran Cost U.S. Families $100 Billion So Far. According To Fortune, "$750 a household—or $100 billion. This is the cost that Moody’s has calculated the Iran War has been so far to the U.S. consumer. Mark Zandi, chief economist at Moody’s Analytics, said the cost passed on to households is the result of increased military spending and higher prices as a result of oil supply disruption out of the Middle East. Since the U.S. and Israel launched action against Iran—setting off a domino-effect of attacks across the Middle East—brent crude has topped $110 a barrel on multiple occasions." [Fortune, 6/2/26]
July 2026: Prices For Fresh Food, School Supplies, And Any Goods That Required Shipment Were Expected To Increase Amid Energy Price Increases Due To The United States’ War With Iran. According to PBS, “Already feeling pinched since the start of the Iran war, consumers are likely to feel more pain ahead as oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel Thursday amid renewed fighting and military strikes that have left global oil supplies stranded in the Middle East. The elevated price marked a turn from lower oil prices enjoyed briefly when hostilities between the U.S. and Iran waned in June. Brent crude, the international standard, last reached $100 a barrel in May. Companies that produce and sell fresh food, school supplies and anything that gets shipped using fuel reported cost impacts from an earlier spike in energy prices after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran. They're likely to continue passing some of their increased expenses to consumers.” [PBS News, 7/24/26]
¶ Trump’s War In Iran Caused Ohio Gas Prices To Spike, And Miller Justified The War Anyway
HEADLINE: “Trump's War In Iran Could Push Ohio Gas Prices Past Ukraine War's Peak.” [Columbus Dispatch, 4/30/26]
5/1/26: The Iran War Was Partially Responsible For Gas In Ohio Being Nearly $5 Per Gallon. According to WOIO, "Drivers Across Northeast Ohio Have Watched Gas Prices Climb Sharply Over The Past Few Days, And Now Most Stations Are Nearly $5 Per Gallon. On Friday, Ohioans woke up to gas prices that jumped again overnight, 37 cents more than Thursday, according to AAA. AAA said the Ohio average gas price is now $4.83. That’s 92 cents more than last week, and $1.06 more than last month! Ohio is usually middle of the road when it comes to prices, but because of surges over the past week we have unfortunately climbed up the list. The Buckeye State currently ranks 8th highest in the country for gas prices. Analysts say relief may not be coming soon. On top of the conflict in Iran sending oil prices higher, there was also a refinery issue at a plant in Indiana.” [WOIO, 5/1/26]
5/1/26: Ohio Ranked “8th Highest In The Country For Gas Prices.” According to WOIO, On Friday, Ohioans woke up to gas prices that jumped again overnight, 37 cents more than Thursday, according to AAA. AAA said the Ohio average gas price is now $4.83. That’s 92 cents more than last week, and $1.06 more than last month! Ohio is usually middle of the road when it comes to prices, but because of surges over the past week we have unfortunately climbed up the list. The Buckeye State currently ranks 8th highest in the country for gas prices. Analysts say relief may not be coming soon. On top of the conflict in Iran sending oil prices higher, there was also a refinery issue at a plant in Indiana.” [WOIO, 5/1/26]
HEADLINE: “Ohio Gas Prices Climb Again As Middle East Tensions Keep Costs Elevated.” [Dayton 247, 7/20/26]
- 5/11/26: Miller Said High Gas Prices Would “Go Away” And Justified Them By Saying At Least Trump Was “Doing Something” About Iran. According to Rep. Max Miller on the Jake Underwood Show, “MILLER: You know, what are we supposed to do? I believe is the biggest question. And quite frankly, it's the biggest question that the administration has at the moment, as I said before previously on your show. You know, the cease fire. Okay. But now that it's been extended for so long and the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. I unfortunately believe that President Trump and Secretary Rubio are now going to be forced to look at alternative options to make sure that the American people can get more relief when it comes to everyday gas prices. And that's why President Trump is talking about, you know, getting rid of the national gas tax across the country to bring relief to the American people. HOST: So you say cutting national tax. And I get a big smile on my face. Congressman, I'm not gonna lie. I do. It's you know, we should look into other taxes, you know, over there. I don't know that we will, but. MILLER: Well, all I got to say is this, and then I'll ease up, I guess. I know, you know, people are frustrated with gas prices and rightfully so. But, you know, Jake, and Seth I just gotta tell you, if anyone out there thinks that Democrats can fix gas prices, why don't we just rewind the clock to about, I don't know, three years ago when they were the same price, Except the difference is this, guys. The difference is, is that that was truly self-inflicted. What President Biden did is he mandated an entire country to go to renewable energies when we weren't ready. And you know, he killed our SPR, our Strategic Petroleum Reserve. What President Trump has done with this war on Iran is he has made sure that the entire world is safe, that Iran will never get a nuclear weapon. This right now will go away and it will. But, you know, we have to acknowledge that times are tough because the decisions that have been made, but at least he's doing something about it.” [Jake Underwood Show, 5/11/26] (audio)
- Miller Claimed People Understood That Gas Prices Were High Because “Trump Is Stopping A Maniac From Getting A Nuclear Weapon.” According to Rep. Max Miller on the Jake Underwood Show, “HOST: I just want to know what are some of the priorities that you're hearing from the people here in northeast Ohio? MILLER: Well, priorities. I mean, look, these are really tough issues to talk about, but it's still taking care of the American people. And right now, you know, look, it's not lost on me or anybody else that if you go drive around our suburbs and you take a look at what people are filling up at the gas station, you know, it's tough right now, but that is for a subset of reasons with the Iran war. And we believe that President Trump and with Secretary Rubio coming in this week in the House Foreign Affairs Committee, Jake, I'm finally excited and really honored to give you guys straight answers because Secretary Rubio is going to be in front of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the committee that we just got on about three and a half months ago. And we're going to ask him these questions. And, you know, I worked for Secretary Rubio, gosh, over ten years ago or 11 years now, whatever it is, he's a great guy. I trust him. I'm looking forward to getting these answers from him. On the Iran war and how we can go ahead and lower gas prices for the American people right now. Because make no mistake, you know, people understand why gas prices are high. This isn't like President Biden and him mandating markets and directing them to renewable energies or EVs. Right. President Trump is stopping a maniac from getting a nuclear weapon. So what with Rubio coming in and dealing with that and listening to your constituents, I believe that, you know, next week, next Monday, we're really going to have a lot to talk about. And I'm excited for that as well.” [Jake Underwood Show, 6/1/26] (audio)
- When Discussing High Gas Prices Due To The Iran War, Miller Said “If Anyone Out There Thinks That Democrats Can Fix Gas Prices, Why Don't We Just Rewind The Clock To About, I Don't Know, Three Years Ago When They Were The Same Price.” According to Rep. Max Miller on the Jake Underwood Show, “MILLER: You know, what are we supposed to do? I believe is the biggest question. And quite frankly, it's the biggest question that the administration has at the moment, as I said before previously on your show. You know, the cease fire. Okay. But now that it's been extended for so long and the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. I unfortunately believe that President Trump and Secretary Rubio are now going to be forced to look at alternative options to make sure that the American people can get more relief when it comes to everyday gas prices. And that's why President Trump is talking about, you know, getting rid of the national gas tax across the country to bring relief to the American people. HOST: So you say cutting national tax. And I get a big smile on my face. Congressman, I'm not gonna lie. I do. It's you know, we should look into other taxes, you know, over there. I don't know that we will, but. MILLER: Well, all I got to say is this, and then I'll ease up, I guess. I know, you know, people are frustrated with gas prices and rightfully so. But, you know, Jake, and Seth I just gotta tell you, if anyone out there thinks that Democrats can fix gas prices, why don't we just rewind the clock to about, I don't know, three years ago when they were the same price, Except the difference is this, guys. The difference is, is that that was truly self-inflicted. What President Biden did is he mandated an entire country to go to renewable energies when we weren't ready. And you know, he killed our SPR, our Strategic Petroleum Reserve. What President Trump has done with this war on Iran is he has made sure that the entire world is safe, that Iran will never get a nuclear weapon. This right now will go away and it will. But, you know, we have to acknowledge that times are tough because the decisions that have been made, but at least he's doing something about it.” [Jake Underwood Show, 5/11/26] (audio)
¶ Ohio Farmers Were Hit With High Fuel And Fertilizer Prices Because Of The Miller-Backed War In Iran
Trump’s War In Iran Made Ohio Farmers’ “Fuel And Fertilizer Prices Soar.” According to Cleveland.com, "If you’ve noticed your grocery bill creeping higher, or you’ve winced at the gas pump lately, you’re already living the consequences of policies being dissected on Monday’s episode of Today in Ohio, the podcast from cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer. But consider the Ohio farmer. First, President Donald Trump’s tariffs wiped out a huge group of their customers, and now Trump’s seemingly endless Iran war is cutting their ability to grow your food. Tariffs caused export markets to shrink and commodity prices to stagnate. The war has made farmers’ fuel and fertilizer prices soar. " [Cleveland.com, 5/4/26]
5/8/26: The War In Iran Caused Fertilizer Prices To Skyrocket “More Than 30% Since February” That Hurt Local Ohio Farmers. According to WCMH, "Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has been at a near standstill since the conflict in the Middle East began. It’s a key corridor for trade, sending oil prices and other goods soaring. It especially left local farmers in a pinch. ‘Prices have just gone through the roof,’ said Dave Scheiderer, Owner & Founder of Integrated Ag Services. Around a third of the world’s fertilizer ingredients are produced in the Middle East. That production is stranded if the Strait is closed. ‘We’ve gone from a situation where farmers were fairly profitable four to five years ago to breaking even to now they’re facing losing money in a significant way,’ Scheiderer said. Amid spring planting season, the American Farm Bureau Federation reported fertilizer costs skyrocketed more than 30% since February. " [WCMH, 5/8/26]