- During an event in Las Vegas to promote his tax agenda, President Donald Trump shared unusual economic views and admitted he makes financial markets nervous.
- He expressed confusion over the term “corner store” and suggested that middle-class and poorer individuals do not consider tax deductions.
- Trump acknowledged that his global policies, including the conflict with Iran, have impacted financial markets, despite asserting the economy is thriving.
- He dismissed inflation resulting from the Iran conflict as 'fake,' even as national average petrol prices have significantly increased since the conflict began.
- The President conceded that his public statements tend to make markets 'jittery,' indicating he relies on his Treasury Secretary to stabilise them.
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