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‘Perfect statement’: Trump doubles-down on dismissing economic pain
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May 17, 2026
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8:40Now PlayingConsumer sentiment is down, gas prices are up and Donald Trump is doubling-down on the comment he made Tuesday that he is not factoring the economic burden of the Iran war on everyday Americans when trying to strike a deal. Mondaire Jones and Ron Insana join “The Weekend: Primetime” to discuss Trump’s comments against the financial pain Americans are facing, and a new report finding economic well-being has deteriorated among Black adults, young people, and those with low incomes.
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