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Trump Says ‘I Don’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situations’ When Negotiating Iran War
Trump said only stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon matters as gasoline prices rise and voters feel the economic strain, according to Reuters.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump departed the White House for a state visit to Beijing, stating that Americans' financial situation is "not even a little bit" a factor in his Iran policy.
- The months-long standoff over the Strait of Hormuz has blocked shipping routes, fueling a 5.4 percent surge in gasoline prices last month and driving inflation to 3.8 percent year-over-year in April.
- "I don't think about Americans' financial situation," Trump said, emphasizing that his sole motivation remains preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
- Democrats seized on the comments as gas prices hit $4.50 per gallon, while Republican lawmakers introduced legislation on Monday to suspend the federal gas tax.
- Trump dismissed Iran's recent peace proposal as a "piece of garbage," as the regime demanded lifting of sanctions and sovereignty over the strait during talks with China.
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The U.S. President said that the financial situation of the Americans does not affect his decision to enter into a possible agreement with Iran.
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Trump says he doesn’t ‘think about Americans’ financial situation’ when negotiating with Iran - The Boston Globe
According to data released Tuesday, the consumer price index rose to its highest level since May 2023, driven by the global energy crisis that ensued after the US attacked Iran.
·Boston, United States
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The Age‘I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation’ in Iran war, Trump says
The US president dismissed a surge in inflation – mostly driven by rising energy costs on the back of the war – and said only one thing matters when it comes to ending the conflict.
·Sydney, Australia
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