Trump Says Rising Gas Prices ‘Peanuts:’ Democrats React Sharply

A lot of peanuts

As the Iran War drags on, President Trump has repeatedly belittled the economic impact of the conflict on Americans.Last week, Trump was asked by a reporter to what extent he considers “Americans’ financial situations” while negotiating with Iran. “Not even a little bit,” Trump responded. “The only thing that matters when I’m talking about Iran, they can’t have a nuclear weapon. I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think a…

Time: Democrats Criticize Trump After He Dismisses Soaring Gas Prices As ‘Peanuts’

Affordability remains a central issue for Americans as prices at the pump and other everyday costs continue to rise. According to the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy, Americans have paid over $39 billion more to oil companies since prices began rising after the war started.

Donald Trump just told struggling Americans to suck up the gas prices. His one-word description of their pain has them wondering whose side he's on

Donald Trump told struggling Americans to “suck up” rising gas prices, calling them “peanuts” as the country deals with one of its worst energy crises in decades. The comment came during a press conference, when Trump was asked about his plans to address soaring gas prices caused by the ongoing war with Iran. Instead of offering any concrete solutions, Trump talked about how things had been going well before America had to “take a little journey…

Trump tries to call gas prices 'peanuts' - and people are angry

Donald Trump’s second term as president has been full of all kinds of bizarre and worrying developments, but two things seem to be defining the rhetoric over recent months – the Iran war, and the price of gasoline.

Trump Blurts Stunning Gas Price Rant Amid Sinking Polls: ‘This is Peanuts!’

President Donald Trump blurted out a stunning dismissal of pain at the pump as his approval rating sinks, telling reporters, “This is peanuts,” and he doesn’t “even think about that.” The president spoke to reporters on Tuesday morning against the backdrop of the massive and cacophonous East Wing construction project and took questions for about 45 minutes. In one exchange, he praised CNN’s Harry Enten not long after Enten delivered a breathless…

Trump Says Rising Gas Prices ‘Peanuts:’ Democrats React Sharply

Trump prioritizes deterring Iran's nuclear capabilities over rising gas prices, causing criticism from lawmakers.