Trump says 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation' in Iran negotiations
Summary
President Donald Trump said that stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon is his only concern in negotiations, not the financial struggles of Americans. Despite rising inflation and high gas prices in the U.S., he focused on national security rather than the economic impact of the ongoing conflict with Iran.Key Facts
- President Trump stated that Americans' financial situation is "not even a little bit" a factor in his Iran negotiations.
- His main goal is to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon.
- Inflation in the U.S. rose for the second month in a row, hitting a three-year high of 3.8% in April 2026.
- Gas prices in the U.S. reached an average of $4.50 per gallon, up over $1.50 since the Iran war started in late February.
- About two-thirds of Americans disapprove of how President Trump is handling the economy and cost of living.
- President Trump suggested that gas prices will drop significantly when the conflict with Iran ends.
- He recently proposed a federal gas tax holiday to help lower prices for Americans temporarily.
- President Trump described Iran's latest response to a peace proposal as "totally unacceptable."
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