Trump says he doesn't care about Americans' financial pain

May 13, 2026

Trump openly admitted he is not factoring everyday Americans into his decisions, which is bad news for households already hit by rising prices.

  • Trump said the financial situation of Americans is not even a small consideration in his choices.
  • Coffee is up 19%, vegetables up 12%, and tomatoes up 40%, with the Iran war driving most of the recent inflation jump through higher energy prices.
  • About 30% of Americans have canceled vacations as gas prices and broader inflation squeeze budgets.
  • Markets are betting the Iran war is nearly over, but if fighting drags on, oil prices and inflation will get much worse.
  • Trump keeps mentioning the stock market falling, which suggests he is not planning to end the war soon.

Outlook: If the Iran conflict continues, expect oil, gas, and food prices to climb further and pressure on households to grow.

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