The Biden administration’s dithering on Iran has left the Strait of Hormuz a minefield, with the Pentagon now warning Congress it could take six months to clear—a delay that will keep gas and oil prices sky-high through the midterms. This isn’t just an economic gut punch to American families; it’s a political disaster for Democrats who’ve failed to project strength against Tehran’s aggression, leaving our energy security and global trade routes hostage to a rogue regime. Voters will feel this at the pump and in their wallets, and they’ll remember who let it happen come November. Constitutionally, this mess underscores the urgency of limited government and a foreign policy rooted in national interest over endless entanglements. The Founders warned against overreach abroad that drains our treasury and imperils liberty at home—yet here we are, tethered to a conflict with no swift resolution while bureaucrats fumble. Federalism demands that states and citizens, not just Washington, bear the cost of such failures through soaring energy costs. Conservatives must demand a return to principled strength: secure our interests, protect our people, and never bow to tyrants.