Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

LymphocyteLover

(10,192 posts) Tue May 12, 2026, 04:54 PM May 12

Trump: "I don't think about Americans' financial situation" [View all]

Last edited Tue May 12, 2026, 07:30 PM - Edit history (1)

I think he's telling the truth for a change.

Trump on Iran War:

Reporter: What extent are Americansâ€™ financial situation motivating you to make a deal?

Trump: Not even a little bit. I don't think about Americansâ€™ financial situation
— Acyn (@acyn.bsky.social) 2026-05-12T18:08:35.240Z

brutal meme via the official Democratic Party X account
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar.com) 2026-05-12T19:44:35.854Z

26 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

Trump: "I don't think about Americans' financial situation" [View all] LymphocyteLover May 12 OP

There's the fucking campaign ad Blue Owl May 12 #1

That's because his "Americans" are all financially secure. ananda May 12 #2

Yup LymphocyteLover May 12 #3

1.) They Aren't All Americans; 2.) He Hates Americans; 3.) He's A Russian Agent...... ColoringFool May 12 #4

100% vapor2 May 12 #5

We will be seeing a great deal of this ad LetMyPeopleVote May 12 #6

Perfect campaign ad for the upcoming Midterms. 👌 LetMyPeopleVote May 12 #7

That and his lawyer kept him out of jail. BeneteauBum May 12 #8

He also said "I don't think about anybody." B.See May 12 #9

We already knew that, but it was sure stupid of him to say it out loud. Fil1957 May 12 #10

The MAGAs don't care because they think they're gonna be the next billionaires FakeNoose May 12 #18

Of course he don't care....... LilElf70 May 12 #11

Oil futures have a relatively quick resolution priced in right now... paleotn May 12 #14

The gift that keeps on giving.... paleotn May 12 #12

Hilarious new story -- "'We have to get rid of Trump': White House staffers caught on hidden camera trashing him" LymphocyteLover May 12 #16

And he pretended to care about affordability so well during the campaign. Norrrm May 12 #13

K&R demmiblue May 12 #15

"The pain of war cannot exceed the woe of the aftermath..." True now and forever. dave99 May 12 #17

Thanks once more Donny BaronChocula May 12 #19

Another Possible Ad Corktown May 12 #20

One of the biggest hits of 1932, needs to be brought back Wednesdays May 13 #22

We need to add sadism too this graphic. AZLD4Candidate May 12 #21

Also probably need to strike out "strategic thinking" LymphocyteLover May 13 #23

He's strategic. He knows what he wants. More money, more power, and to smite all his "enemies." AZLD4Candidate May 13 #24

He knows what he wants but I don't think he's very strategic about it... either that or his strategies are just dumb LymphocyteLover May 13 #25

His strategies are insane, idiotic, illogical, and based on the concept that he is the most perfect, smartest pickle AZLD4Candidate May 13 #26