Trump told reporters on May 12 that he isn't weighing the economic burden of the Iran war on Americans—his focus is solely on preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. This statement came as fuel prices and inflation driven by the conflict are directly impacting household budgets across the country. The headline strips context: Trump wasn't saying he has no concern for Americans generally, but specifically that he's not factoring economic impact into his Iran negotiations—a distinction that changes the meaning of what he said.