Trump told reporters that Americans' financial situation is 'not even a little bit' motivating his approach to Iran negotiations — a quote confirmed by NYT, CNN, and ABC News on May 12, 2026. The post accurately captures what he said but frames it as callousness toward ordinary people's economic pain. What's missing: Trump has argued the war is necessary for national security and that ending it quickly (his stated goal) would ultimately reduce economic damage — context that would explain his reasoning even if readers still disagree with his priorities.