President Trump said he's only focused on preventing Iran from building a nuclear weapon, not the war's impact on Americans' financial situations.

The president made the remarks before leaving for a trip to China.

The US president also called two female journalists “stupid” and “dumb” – one asked about surging inflation and Iran, the other pressed him on the rising costs of his White House…

The president's comment arrives as a new poll finds a majority of Americans are blaming him for a key issue facing the nation.

"And they still want you to believe he's fighting for you," said one Democratic lawmaker.

A reporter asked Trump on Tuesday to what extent Americans' financial straits are motivating him to make a deal.

Trump previously said he was not motivated by Americans’ financial situations when negotiating a peace deal with Iran, and instead was focused on preventing the country from…

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US News: US president Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles would not influence his approach to negotiations aimed at ending the Ira.

President’s stunning admission comes as American struggle with surging inflation and record gas prices as a result of the continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz

With US inflation at a three-year high, US president insisted he’s not focused on economic hardship sparked by the conflict