President Trump denied making campaign promises to avoid new wars during his NBC 'Meet the Press' interview, while defending a proposed compensation fund for supporters claiming federal prosecution unfairness. Despite previously vowing not to start wars during his 2024 victory speech, Trump now argues he never guaranteed peace.

The three-month-old Iran conflict has cost approximately $29 billion in May alone, with 50,000 troops deployed to the Middle East. Trump refused to commit to withdrawing forces, suggesting the military presence provides strategic flexibility. He offered vague responses about ending hostilities while praising Iranian negotiators as 'rational' and 'very smart.'

Voters express mounting frustration over rising fuel costs tied to the war's expense. Trump reiterated his claim that gas prices will fall once the conflict ends, though he provided no timeline. Meanwhile, congressional Republicans have resisted the compensation fund proposal despite Trump's continued advocacy.

The president also requested $1 billion in funding for a White House ballroom construction project. These combined financial pressures—war costs, compensation proposals, and infrastructure spending—reflect mounting scrutiny of Trump's fiscal priorities amid economic concerns affecting his base.