Trump says Americans' financial situation does not motivate his Iran war negotiations

President Donald Trump told reporters on Tuesday that Americans' financial situation was 'not even a little bit' a motivating factor in his efforts to end the war with Iran, saying his sole focus is preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. The comment came as gas prices averaged $4.50 per gallon according to AAA, inflation rose to 3.8% year-over-year in April, and Trump departed for a summit in Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The ceasefire with Iran was described as being 'on life support,' with Trump aides considering resuming combat operations.