‘Absolutely horrific’: Trump defends Iran conflict as petrol pain hits households

Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer explains Donald Trump’s warning that short-term pain from higher petrol prices may be necessary to confront the threat from Iran. “Gas prices are the most visible part of people’s budget,” Mr Spicer told News24 host James Macpherson. “Most people are impacted by the price of gas. “The president was trying to explain that, yes, this is a short-term problem that’s affecting your budget and your affordability. “God forbid we don’t take this issue head-on, and the Iranians were to do something absolutely horrific and horrible.”