Trump's startling dismissal of Americans' pocketbooks as a consideration in the Iran war sparked disbelief and calls for Democrats to capitalize on the stunning admission.
On Tuesday, a reporter asked Trump, to "what extent are Americans' financial situation motivating you to make a deal" to end the war in Iran? Trump answered, "Not even a little bit. I don't think about Americans' financial situation."
The remark immediately backfired on social media.
"Oh my god," responded the progressive political news outlet Meidas Touch on X.
"Democratic ad makers are bookmarking this," journalist Scott MacFarlane wrote. MacFarlane added that he asked Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-WY) about Trump's comment, and she said that Trump "didn't mean it."
"This should be in every Democratic ad in the midterms for every candidate running for every office," agreed Ron Filipkowski, the editor-in-chief of Meidas Touch.
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro wrote that "Gas is over $4.60/gallon in Pennsylvania today. Donald Trump's chaos continues to jack up costs and make life harder for everyone — and he literally doesn't give a d---."
Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) chimed in too, saying, "Trump just admitted what we've known all along: he does not care that Americans can't afford to live."
Political podcast host Tommy Vietor described Trump's comment as "another absolutely horrendous quote that will be shoved down Republicans' throats during the 2026 midterms."
Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA), the House Minority Whip, wrote that "Because of Trump: Gas is more expensive. Groceries are more expensive. Healthcare is more expensive. But he doesn't even think about you."
"If it wasn't the post world war 2 order and our whole d--- democracy at stake you'd really have to laugh," wrote political podcast host Tim Miller.
