Trump team shifts tone on energy as Iran war nears 60 days

The war between the United States and Iran is close to entering its third month, and the impact on global energy markets is worsening. POLITICO’s Kelsey Tamborrino and James Bikales break down the energy fallout, how the Trump administration has subtly shifted its messaging, and why there’s growing uncertainty among Republican strategists ahead of the November midterm elections. Kelsey Tamborrino is a reporter covering clean energy for POLITICO. James Bikales is an oil and gas reporter for POLITICO. Nirmal Mulaikal is the co-host and executive producer of POLITICO Energy. Matt Daily is the energy editor for POLITICO. Cyril Zaneski is executive editor of POLITICO’s E&E News. Debra Kahn is the editorial director for energy and environmental coverage at POLITICO. Veronica Tejera is the deputy head of Audio/Video at POLITICO. Our theme music is by Pran Bandi. Follow the show on Apple, Spotify, Youtube and Instagram. Follow POLITICO here: ➤ X: ➤ Instagram: / politico ➤ Facebook: / politico For more reporting on energy and the environment,

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