Iran, Gas Prices, the Ballroom: Trump Professes Indifference Over Fallout
President Trump has expressed a lack of concern regarding the political fallout from his actions, particularly in relation to the upcoming midterm elections. During a cabinet meeting, he stated, "I don’t care about the midterms." This attitude reflects a broader trend of indifference towards the implications of his policies, including those affecting gas prices and international relations.
- ▪Trump stated he is indifferent to the political consequences of his actions.
- ▪He explicitly mentioned not caring about the midterm elections during a cabinet meeting.
- ▪This reflects a broader trend of nonchalance regarding his administration's policies.
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#masthead-section-label, #masthead-bar-one { display: none }War in the Middle EastliveUpdatesMay 28, 2026, 4:50 p.m. ETU.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…
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