U.S. Senator Roger Marshall of Kansas discussed the ongoing conflict in Iran and its effects on Americans during an interview with Pete Mundo on The Vince Show, according to an April 9 statement from his office.
Marshall said that dealing with Iran remains difficult due to what he described as an “irrational, toxic, theocracy,” adding, “We don’t trust them, right? So my expectations are very low. I hope that we can land this plane, somehow.” He noted recent military actions and ongoing violence in the region but expressed caution about prospects for long-term peace.
The senator addressed how the conflict is affecting Americans domestically by highlighting concerns over safety and economic stability. “Every day I wake up and say, ‘Is my family safe? Is your family safe? Are Americans safe? And what can we do for their safety and security for decades to come?’” Marshall said. He pointed out increased U.S. oil production as a positive development but urged Kansans to remain resilient during challenging times.
On agricultural issues, Marshall stated that input costs such as fertilizer and fuel remain high for Kansas farmers but reported a significant improvement: “We saw an 80% increase income in 2025; agriculture income in Kansas went up over 80% last year.” He credited value-added products like beef and ethanol exports for boosting farm incomes.
Marshall also discussed rising living costs in Kansas, particularly housing affordability. He argued that regulatory hurdles at federal, state, county, and city levels contribute significantly to higher housing prices: “If you buy a piece of ground, you’re waiting two years before you can turn dirt on it… There are some things we can do at the federal level… just start rolling back some of those regulations as well.” The senator emphasized efforts to address cost-of-living challenges faced by younger Kansans.
Looking ahead to upcoming elections, Marshall identified economic concerns as voters’ top priority: “It’s absolutely the economy. And I couldn’t even tell you — everything else is a very distant second and third now.”
Marshall’s background includes serving seven years in the U.S. Army Reserves according to his official website. His office provides services such as military academy nominations and assistance with federal agencies according to his official website. A fifth-generation farm kid who was first in his family to pursue higher education according to his official website, he earned degrees from Butler County Community College, Kansas State University and the University of Kansas School of Medicine according to his official website.
In Congress he serves on committees focused on agriculture; nutrition; forestry; finance; health; education; labor; pensions; budget matters—and chairs subcommittees related to conservation policy—and has practiced obstetrics for more than two decades according to his official website.
