As President Donald Trump departed the White House for a trip to China, he made a statement that stunned many Americans. When asked about the financial strain the ongoing war in Iran is putting on American families, Trump bluntly replied, “Not even a little bit.” This comes as inflation has soared to a three-year high, with the national average price for a gallon of unleaded gasoline reaching $4.50, according to data from the AAA motoring group.
At a press conference outside the White House, Trump was asked whether he was considering the financial impact of the war on Americans. His response was clear: “The only thing that matters when I’m talking about Iran, they can’t have a nuclear weapon.” According to ABC News, he added, “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. That’s all.”
