Donald Trump informed reporters on Tuesday that his focus when negotiating with Iran is solely on preventing them from obtaining a nuclear weapon, disregarding Americans’ financial situations. Seth Meyers explored this perspective on “A Closer Look,” highlighting a disconnect with Trump’s campaign promises to improve financial conditions for Americans. Despite Trump minimizing economic concerns, inflation rose to 3.8% in April amid the U.S.-Iran conflict. A May 2026 CNN poll revealed 70% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the economy, and 77% feel his policies increased their living costs. Meyers humorously commented on the rarity of such high agreement among Americans. Stephen Colbert also weighed in on Trump’s remarks.
Seth Meyers Responds to Trump’s Statement on Not Considering Americans’ Financial Situations
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