Donald Trump's war with Iran is gearing up to become another forever war that burns billions of taxpayer dollars and makes life even more expensive for Americans here at home. This is a war that The American people do not want and did not ask for [this war], but they're the ones who are footing the bill. And what does Trump administration have to say about that? Well, listen to Trump's top economic advisor. He said, quote, if the war were to be extended, it wouldn't really disrupt the US Economy very much at all. (18:20–18:27)
CLAIM
Claims the American public is financially burdened by an unwanted war.
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