US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Americans’ financial struggles are not a factor inhis decision-making as he seeks to negotiate an end to the Iran war, saying that preventing Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon is his top priority.Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
Trump says our economic pain doesn’t matter? Easy for a billionaire to say while the rest of us struggle with egg prices.
Stopping Iran’s nukes is vital, but ignoring Americans’ financial pain feels out of touch when gas is still high.
Finally a president who puts national security first. Iran can’t get a bomb, period — even if it costs us at the pump.
So Trump admits he doesn’t care about our wallets? Lost my vote with that comment alone.
He’s negotiating an end to the Iran war while dismissing domestic struggles — typical prioritization of foreign policy over home.
Preventing a nuclear Iran is worth short-term pain. Better than a radioactive Middle East or another endless war.
Combatants on all sides need to remember there are real lives at stake. (601ac8)
The use of advanced weaponry in populated areas is a war crime by any definition. (350a7f)