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.

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…

Follow The Hindu's live blog for the latest updates on the Iran war on May 13, 2026, as Washington awaits Tehran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal

Maybe the president has given up on winning the midterms – or he's hoping they won't happen at all.

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

President says he ‘doesn’t think about anybody’ when questioned on financial impact of the Iran war as he departed for Beijing

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

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he isn't thinking about the financial situation of Americans as he tries to navigate a path toward a ceasefire with Iran, as the…

President’s remarks come as midterm elections looks to be defined by economic concerns sparked by the conflict. Key US politics stories from Wednesday 13 May at a glance

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The president also said he’s not considering the political implications of the Iran war on the midterms, when Republicans will be defending slim majorities in each chamber.

He clearly wasn't misquoted, as many Republicans tried to claim this week.