By — Maria Ramirez Uribe Maria Ramirez Uribe Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-i-dont-think-about-americans-financial-situation-when-negotiating-with-iran-trump-says Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: 'I don't think about Americans' financial situation' when negotiating with Iran, Trump says Politics Updated on May 12, 2026 5:42 PM EDT — Published on May 12, 2026 5:32 PM EDT President Donald Trump said he doesn't "think about Americans' financial situation" when negotiating with Iran over a deal to end the war. Watch the clip in the video player above. A reporter asked Trump on Tuesday to what extent Americans' financial straits are motivating him to make a deal. WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify on Capitol Hill as Trump says Iran ceasefire is weak "Not even a little bit," Trump said. "The only thing that matters when I'm talking about Iran, they can't have a nuclear weapon." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Since the start of the war on Iran, prices including gas and groceries have risen sharply. A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll last week found 63% of Americans blame Trump for high gas prices. Watch the president's full remarks to reporters below. Trump spoke to reporters on Tuesday ahead of a trip to Beijing where he is scheduled to meet with China's President Xi Jinping and is likely to discuss Iran. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now By — Maria Ramirez Uribe Maria Ramirez Uribe
President Donald Trump said he doesn't "think about Americans' financial situation" when negotiating with Iran over a deal to end the war. Watch the clip in the video player above. A reporter asked Trump on Tuesday to what extent Americans' financial straits are motivating him to make a deal. WATCH: Hegseth, Caine testify on Capitol Hill as Trump says Iran ceasefire is weak "Not even a little bit," Trump said. "The only thing that matters when I'm talking about Iran, they can't have a nuclear weapon." Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. Enter your email address Subscribe Form error message goes here. Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Since the start of the war on Iran, prices including gas and groceries have risen sharply. A PBS News/NPR/Marist poll last week found 63% of Americans blame Trump for high gas prices. Watch the president's full remarks to reporters below. Trump spoke to reporters on Tuesday ahead of a trip to Beijing where he is scheduled to meet with China's President Xi Jinping and is likely to discuss Iran. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now