Turek Adds Iran War and Tariffs to Iowa Debate Attack

“As we told you earlier, Medicaid came up, but the Washington Times says Josh Turek also hit tariffs and the war in Iran!” — Chip Darnell, on air

On air: Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock on Futures & Crypto Overnight
Published 11:42 PM ET, Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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First reported by The Washington Times: “Senate hopefuls clash over war, tariffs and rising costs in Iowa debate”, with reporting from Fox News.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 11:42 PM ET on Futures & Crypto Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Iowa, Maine Senate, Iran, US.
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The Washington TimesSenate hopefuls clash over war, tariffs and rising costs in Iowa debate
Fox NewsCost of Iran war explodes as toll on US air fleet nearly doubles

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAs we told you earlier, Medicaid came up, but the Washington Times says Josh Turek also hit tariffs and the war in Iran!
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe told voters, quote, the tariffs and the war in Iran has hurt Iowa more than any other state.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHe blamed Ashley Hinson for rising costs and farm foreclosures!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo the debate has now covered healthcare, tariffs, war and groceries. That's not a debate, Chip, that's a hostage negotiation at a county fair.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSpeaking of war costs, Fox News reports at least eighty-one U.S. military aircraft have been lost or damaged in the Iran war, including dozens of Reaper drones!
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorEighty-one aircraft? Somebody at the Pentagon is staring at a receipt the size of a bedsheet and pretending it's a menu.