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🗞️ Driving the news: US President Donald Trump said he does not consider Americans’ financial situation when deciding how to handle the Iran war, arguing his only priority is preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon

🔭 The context: The remarks came as higher energy prices from the conflict continue to pressure US households
• Inflation has reached its highest level in nearly three years, gas prices rose 5.4% last month and are up around 30% year over year
• Trump defended his stance, saying Americans understand the priority of stopping Iran’s nuclear ambitions

🌍 Why it matters for the planet: The war shows how deeply fossil fuel dependence exposes economies to geopolitical shocks
• Rising oil and gas prices strengthen the case for faster electrification, renewables and energy efficiency to reduce household vulnerability to global fossil fuel disruptions

⏭️ What’s next: Democrats are expected to use Trump’s comments in midterm messaging as public concern over inflation grows
• Trump, meanwhile, says oil prices and markets will improve once the war ends

💬 One quote: “I don’t think about Americans’ financial situation. I don’t think about anybody.” — Donald Trump

📈 One stat: Trump’s approval on the cost of living stands at 23%, with 76% disapproving

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