'Thank goodness!' Trump's startling admission about the economy mocked by analyst
Robert Davis
May 12, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump walks ahead of departing the White House for Joint Base Andrews en route to Beijing, China, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
President Donald Trump was mocked on Tuesday for offering a startling admission about the state of the U.S. economy.
Trump told reporters outside the White House that the financial stress many Americans are under is not motivating his negotiations to end the war in Iran. That claim caught the attention of David Pakman, host of the liberal political podcast "The David Pakman Show," who argued in a new reaction video that it revealed exactly where Trump's priorities lie.
"The only thing that matters when I'm talking about Iran: they can't have a nuclear weapon," Trump said. "I don't think about Americans' financial situation. I don't think about anybody."
Pakman mocked Trump's comments in his video.
"The president is in no rush. Good thing, huh? I mean, thank goodness Trump's not worried about it!" he said. "Of course, it doesn't affect Donald Trump. He's a billionaire, and most of his day-to-day expenses are paid for by you, by me, through taxes, but Trump's not worried about it."
Trump's comments came at a time when the latest economic data showed that inflation spiked to 3.8% over the last 12 months, the highest reading since the Covid-19 pandemic. The primary driver of the inflation was rising energy prices resulting from the war in Iran.
Meanwhile, public polls continue to show Americans are losing faith in Trump's handling of the economy. For instance, a CNN poll found that 7 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.
"I'm glad they're not getting stressed out about it," Pakman said. "You know, if they were worried about getting gas prices down for the average American, they might actually lose some sleep. Isn't it nice that they're not?"
U.S. President Donald Trump walks ahead of departing the White House for Joint Base Andrews en route to Beijing, China, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
President Donald Trump was mocked on Tuesday for offering a startling admission about the state of the U.S. economy.
Trump told reporters outside the White House that the financial stress many Americans are under is not motivating his negotiations to end the war in Iran. That claim caught the attention of David Pakman, host of the liberal political podcast "The David Pakman Show," who argued in a new reaction video that it revealed exactly where Trump's priorities lie.
"The only thing that matters when I'm talking about Iran: they can't have a nuclear weapon," Trump said. "I don't think about Americans' financial situation. I don't think about anybody."
Pakman mocked Trump's comments in his video.
"The president is in no rush. Good thing, huh? I mean, thank goodness Trump's not worried about it!" he said. "Of course, it doesn't affect Donald Trump. He's a billionaire, and most of his day-to-day expenses are paid for by you, by me, through taxes, but Trump's not worried about it."
Trump's comments came at a time when the latest economic data showed that inflation spiked to 3.8% over the last 12 months, the highest reading since the Covid-19 pandemic. The primary driver of the inflation was rising energy prices resulting from the war in Iran.
Meanwhile, public polls continue to show Americans are losing faith in Trump's handling of the economy. For instance, a CNN poll found that 7 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump's handling of the economy.
"I'm glad they're not getting stressed out about it," Pakman said. "You know, if they were worried about getting gas prices down for the average American, they might actually lose some sleep. Isn't it nice that they're not?"
'Oh my god': Trump said to have handed Dems midterm ad they've been waiting for
Bennito L. Kelty
May 12, 2026
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U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press, ahead of departing the White House for Joint Base Andrews en route to Beijing, China, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
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.
Bennito L. Kelty
May 12, 2026
RAW STORY
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press, ahead of departing the White House for Joint Base Andrews en route to Beijing, China, in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 12, 2026. REUTERS/Evelyn Hockstein
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.
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