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Politics · 13 May 2026

Trump declares US financial pain is not a factor

Trump declares US financial pain is not a factor

Michael Vadon, cropped by User:Schmarrnintelligenz, edited by User:Calliopejen1 via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)

The financial struggles currently being experienced by many American citizens will not influence President Donald Trump's decision-making processes. He explicitly stated this on Tuesday, May 12, as he continues to actively seek an end to Iran's nuclear programme. Trump confirmed that these economic difficulties faced by the public are not a consideration for his choices.

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