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May 12, 2026
Trump Dismisses Economic Concerns Amid Ongoing Iran War
- President Trump stated he does not consider the American financial situation while negotiating with Iran, emphasizing that preventing a nuclear threat is his only concern.
- Inflation has reached 3.8%, with gas prices averaging $4.50 per gallon, as the ongoing conflict disrupts oil supply routes.
- A recent CNN/SSRS poll shows 77% of Americans blame Trump's policies for rising living costs, with many expressing disapproval of his economic management.
7 Sources
- Pelosi, other Dems, and former Rep MTG dogpile on Trump over inflation, Iran warMay 12, 2026 at 5:45 PM · Fox News
- Trump brushes off Iran war’s cost at home: ‘I don’t think about American financial situation’May 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM · Independent
- Trump brushes off Iran war’s cost at home: ‘I don’t think about American financial situation’May 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM · Independent
- Trump: 'I don't think about' Americans' financial situation in Iran negotiationsMay 12, 2026 at 7:19 PM · The Hill
- Trump says he’s not thinking about Americans’ finances ‘even a little bit’ in Iran talksMay 12, 2026 at 7:33 PM · NBC
- Trump Says Americans’ Economic Pain Is Not a Consideration for the Iran WarMay 12, 2026 at 8:59 PM · NYT
- Trump says "I don't think about Americans' financial situation" in Iran talks, calls nuclear threat "only thing that matters"May 12, 2026 at 9:09 PM · CBS News