‘The View’s Whoopi Goldberg & Joy Behar Go Nuclear on Trump Over Economy Statement
Trump says preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon outweighs short-term economic pain as inflation and gasoline costs rise, aides said.
- Before departing the White House for China, President Donald Trump stated his primary motivation is preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, dismissing Americans' financial concerns. "I don't think about Americans' financial situation," Trump said.
- Inflation posted its largest gain in three years in April, compounding economic strain from the Iran conflict. Rising energy costs linked to the hostilities have pushed up gasoline prices for Americans while the war has cost $29 billion.
- Assessments show Iran has retained 70% of its pre-war missile stockpile and 30 of its 33 missile sites along the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts indicate the timeline for Iran to build a nuclear weapon remains unchanged after two months of conflict.
- On Wednesday, Whoopi Goldberg and other commentators criticized the administration, as Republicans fear economic pain from the war could threaten their control of the House and Senate. Joy Behar suggested the president's focus ignores critical domestic issues.
- White House Communications Director Steven Cheung defended the administration's stance, stating Trump's "ultimate responsibility is the safety and security of Americans." Allies argue risks posed by a nuclear-armed Iran outweigh short-term economic hardships facing voters.
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Trump: Iran Cannot Have a Nuclear Weapon
U.S. president Donald Trump said preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon outweighs concerns about Americans’ economic hardship. Speaking before departing the White House for a trip to China, Trump made clear that domestic financial pressures are not influencing his decisions. “Not even a little bit,” he said when asked whether Americans’ economic situation played a role. “The only thing that matters, when I’m talking about Iran, they can…
Trump says Iran ‘cannot have nuclear weapon’
Washington, May 13, 2026 US President Donald Trump said Iran’s military had been “wiped out” and warned Tehran would either agree to a deal or face further destruction, as he defended his administration’s handling of the conflict and argued that oil prices and inflation would eventually fall once the war ends. Speaking to reporters at the White House before departing aboard Marine One, Trump repeatedly insisted that “Iran cannot have a nuclear w…
Trump Says Iran Nuclear Threat Outweighs U.S. Economic Concerns
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial hardships are not influencing his decision-making as he negotiates an end to the Iran war, stressing that his top priority is preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. Asked by a reporter to what extent Americans’ financial situations were motivating him to strike a deal, […] The post Trump Says Iran Nuclear Threat Outweighs U.S. Economic Concerns appeared first on St…
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