Trump’s Casual Take on War Costs

Donald Trump says the high costs of war with Iran don’t faze him. ‘I thought that the oil prices would go up higher. I thought the stock market would go somewhat lower,’ he said. It’s a pretty cavalier attitude, especially considering the financial burden war can put on a country.

A Reality Check

Let’s get real – wars are expensive, and someone’s gotta foot the bill. It won’t be Trump, that’s for sure. He’s made it clear he’s not losing sleep over the financial implications of conflict. But for the rest of us, it’s a different story.