- President Donald Trump reiterated his stance on not considering Americans' financial situations when making foreign policy decisions, stating he would "make it again."
- His original comment, made before a trip to Beijing, indicated he does not think about the financial plight of Americans when considering deals like opening the Strait of Hormuz.
- In an interview with Fox News’ Bret Baier, Trump defended his remarks, suggesting Americans would experience "short-term pain" due to rising gas prices.
- The national average for gasoline is approximately $4.53 per gallon, a significant increase from last year, with the Consumer Price Index also spiking 3.8 percent.
- Despite supporters' concerns about broken promises regarding economic costs, Trump highlighted the stock market's performance and high employment rates.
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