Trump was 'well aware' of energy price risks before Iran decision, energy secretary says
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Sunday President Donald Trump believed preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon was worth risking short-term energy price increases before deciding to strike the country in February.
TL;DR
- Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated President Trump knew striking Iran would risk short-term energy price increases.
- Trump prioritized preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon over energy prices.
- Wright suggested Trump's decision was not political, as he did not 'kick the can down the road'.
- The decision was made before February, and Wright believes gas prices will decrease in the coming months.
- The article mentions Trump's approval rating decline and inflation as factors in his presidency.