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  40%−0.1%

  Blame Narrative Consolidates

  The most likely path is that Hannity’s comments become part of a broader Republican effort to explain the midterm losses without directly repudiating Trump. The Iran war is framed as a political liability, but the administration does not immediately change policy.

  Consumer Cyclicals −0.1% · Finance −0.1%

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  25%+0.1%

  Iran De-Escalation Pivot

  Trump and senior advisers conclude that Iran-related inflation and oil prices damaged Republicans politically. The administration explores a limited de-escalation track to reduce energy-price pressure and contain electoral fallout before 2028.

  Energy −1.1% · Consumer Cyclicals +0.5% · Consumer Services +0.2%

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  20%−0.1%

  Democratic Oversight Expands

  With Republicans conceding House control, Democrats use the Iran war as an early oversight target. The focus is on war powers, strike authorization, oil-price effects, and whether the administration misled Congress.

  Industrials −0.6% · Energy −0.2%

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  15%−1.0%

  Hawks Resist Retrenchment

  A less likely but important path is that hawkish Republicans argue the electoral damage came from insufficient resolve rather than the war itself. This keeps geopolitical risk premia elevated and prevents a clean post-election de-escalation.

  Energy +1.5% · Consumer Cyclicals −0.9% · Consumer Services −0.4%

Each figure is the modeled move of the S&P 500 if it happens. For information only. Not investment advice.