Trump says people’s ‘financial situation’ not motivating talks to end Iran war

Published May 12, 2026 2:27pm ET | Updated May 12, 2026 4:52pm ET



President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the “financial situation” of voters was not a motivating factor to end the Iran war.

Speaking to the press before departing the White House for a visit to China, the president was asked how people’s financial situation was “motivating” negotiations to make a deal with Iran.

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