Trump Says ‘I Don’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situations’ When Negotiating Iran War

BreakingBusinessBreaking NewsTrump Says ‘I Don’t Think About Americans’ Financial Situations’ When Negotiating Iran WarByZachary Folk,Forbes Staff. I cover breaking news.Follow AuthorMay 12, 2026, 03:00pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ToplinePresident Donald Trump said he isn’t motivated by Americans’ financial situations “even a little bit” when negotiating a peace deal with Iran, insisting he is only concerned with preventing Iran from getting ahold of a nuclear weapon.The president made the remarks before leaving for a trip to China.Getty ImagesKey Facts“I don’t think about Americans’ financial situations, I don’t think about anybody,” Trump told reporters outside the White House before leaving for his trip to China, adding “I think about one thing—we cannot let Iran have a nuclear weapon.”He also insisted his policies “are working incredibly” even with rising inflation, later claiming that after the war in Iran ends oil prices will fall and “you’re gonna see a stock market, which is already at the highest point in history, go through the roof."This is a breaking story and will be updated.Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & PermissionsLOADING VIDEO PLAYER...FORBES’ FEATURED Video