Beth Macy
Role at the time: Democratic nominee for U.S. House, Virginia's 6th district; journalist and author
Statement summary
In a written questionnaire for Virginia public media stations, Beth Macy called the conflict Trump's war of distraction in Iran, said it has sent gas prices soaring and raised diesel and fertilizer costs for farmers, and called for negotiating a peaceful resolution. She also wrote that Netanyahu and Trump have created yet another Forever War in the Middle East.
“Trump's war of distraction in Iran has sent gas prices soaring, and raised diesel and fertilizer costs for farmers. Ending the unnecessary tariffs war, negotiating a peaceful resolution in Iran, restoring Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits and rescinding Medicaid cuts will have an immediate impact on bringing prices down and putting more money in the pockets of families who must now choose between buying a gallon of milk or a gallon of gas.”
Beth Macy's written responses to a questionnaire from Virginia's public media stations, published by WMRA on September 18, 2026. Responses were lightly edited for WMRA and AP style.
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Macy called the war a distraction, blamed it for soaring fuel costs, and called for a negotiated resolution, a clear opposition position.