Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
President Trump has expressed indifference towards the political fallout of his actions, particularly regarding the upcoming midterm elections. During a cabinet meeting, he stated, 'I don’t care about the midterms.' This reflects a broader trend of nonchalance in his approach to political consequences.
- ▪Trump stated he does not care about the midterms during a cabinet meeting.
- ▪His indifference highlights a shift in his political strategy.
- ▪The comments come amidst ongoing tensions in the Middle East.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastliveUpdatesU.S.-Iran Talks5 Main IssuesStrikes in LebanonTimeline of WarAdvertisementSKIP ADVERTISEMENTYou have a preview view of this article while we are checking your access. When we have confirmed access, the full article content will load.Supported bySKIP ADVERTISEMENTWhite House MemoIran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over FalloutPresident Trump has increasingly adopted a posture of nonchalance when pushed on the political consequences of his actions.Listen · 5:39 min Share full article “I don’t care about the midterms,” President Trump said at a cabinet meeting on Wednesday.Credit...Doug Mills/The New York TimesBy Shawn McCreeshReporting from WashingtonMay 28, 2026, 5:16 p.m.
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