Donald Trump has once again come under criticism after stating that he “does not think” about Americans’ financial situation amid the economic crisis in the United States caused by the conflict with Iran.
The remarks came while Trump was speaking with reporters in the White House garden earlier this week. When asked about the impact of the war and rising inflation on the finances of American citizens, Trump responded that his only focus is preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
“I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody. I think about one thing: we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon,” the president told reporters.
The statement quickly became ammunition for critics, who accused Trump of ignoring the economic effects of the conflict on people’s daily lives. “The kind of statement that used to end political careers,” one X user wrote.
“I don’t know whether to laugh or cry,” another commented. “A rare moment of absolute honesty [from] Trump,” a third user stated. “That’s because Trump only cares about his own financial situation,” argued another.
The comment comes amid rising inflation in the United States, driven by higher fuel and energy prices linked to the crisis in the Middle East.
Recent data from the U.S. Department of Labor shows annual inflation at 3.8%, the highest level in three years. Gasoline prices have also surged in recent weeks due to tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic route for global oil transportation.
Trump on Iran War:
Reporter: What extent are Americans’ financial situation motivating you to make a deal?
Trump: Not even a little bit. I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation pic.twitter.com/TJ94pGpqD8
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