Trump stresses the priority of preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon over economic conditions

US President Donald Trump stressed that the difficult economic conditions experienced by US citizens will not be a decisive factor in making his decisions on negotiating with Iran, stressing that the ultimate goal is to prevent Tehran from developing military nuclear capabilities. In response to a press inquiry about the impact of the living conditions of Americans on his quest to reach an understanding with Iran, Trump clearly said: "Not even a little," noting that this did not affect Before leaving the White House for a trip to China, Trump clarified his position, saying, “The only thing that matters when we talk about Iran is that they don't have nuclear weapons… I'm not thinking about the financial circumstances of the Americans or anyone else. I focus on one goal: not allowing Iran to have a nuclear weapon.” The president's statements are expected to face criticism from his political opponents, who demand the need to balance goals Geopolitics and economic repercussions on citizens, especially as voters remain concerned about the cost of living ahead of the midterm congressional elections in November. When asked to clarify the President's comments, White House Communications Director Steven Cheung emphasized that “Trump's primary responsibility is to ensure the safety and security of the American people,” adding that “Iran must not obtain a nuclear weapon, and without decisive action it will succeed. He's a threat to all Americans. ”