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Trump Says Nuclear Threat From Iran Is His Top Priority in Negotiations, Not Domestic Economy
President Trump told a reporter he was motivated solely by preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon when asked about any influence from Americans’ financial pressures in pursuing a deal to end the war. He stated he does not think about Americans’ financial situation or anybody at all. The remarks came during an exchange with reporters.
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President Trump was asked by a reporter to what extent he was motivated by Americans’ financial situation to make a deal with Iran to end the war. " “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation,” the president said, noting that he is only concerned about Iran having a nuclear weapon.
“I don’t think about anybody," Trump said. @WSJ reported the exchange, which occurred as Trump addressed questions about his approach to negotiations aimed at ending the conflict with Iran. The comments underscore the president’s stated focus on the nuclear issue above domestic economic considerations.
Trump’s direct response came without elaboration on the broader context of the potential agreement or its terms. He has repeatedly framed the nuclear threat from Iran as his central priority in foreign policy decisions involving the country. The president’s remarks leave little room for interpretation regarding domestic economic factors in his decision-making process on the deal.
According to the reporting, Trump offered the statements in sequence during the same interaction with the reporter.
