## Trump doubles down on his remark about not thinking about Americans’ financial situation: ‘That’s a perfect statement’

Authored by the-independent.com

Donald Trump has doubled down on his remark about not considering the financial plight of everyday Americans when considering foreign policy, saying that what he had said was a “perfect statement.”.

“I’d make it again,” the president replied, when asked about the comments by Fox News’ Bret Baier, in an interview that aired Friday evening following his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Shortly before his departure for Beijing, Trump was asked to what extent “Americans’ financial situations” motivated him to strike a deal with Iran and open the Strait of Hormuz.

“Not even a little bit, I don’t think about the Americans’ financial situation, I don’t think about anybody,” he replied.

The current national average price for regular gasoline in the U.S. is about $4.53 per gallon, according to GasBuddy.

“It’s going to come down very fast,” Trump replied before going on to brag about the stock market.

This is up roughly $0.40 from last month and more than $1.30 higher than the same time last year ( Getty ). »

### ‘Mass casualty incident’ after explosion near Maine lumber complex

Authored by the-independent.com

At least 11 people were injured Friday in a fire and explosion at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont, Maine, prompting a mass casualty response.

At least five people were injured in an explosion Friday at the Robbins Lumber mill in Searsmont, Maine ( AP ).

“The Maine Fire Marshals Office and multiple fire departments are responding to what Waldo County Dispatch is calling a mass casualty incident following an explosion and massive fire,” Paul added. »

### Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence after China talks

Authored by bbc.co.uk

In his interview with Fox News, Trump reiterated that US policy on the matter had not changed.

Xi "feels very strongly" about the island and "doesn't want to see a movement for independence", Trump said.

Asked if he foresaw a conflict with China over Taiwan, Trump had said: "No, I don't think so. »

### Trump's 'elaborate' praise of Xi at China summit made U.S. look weak, ex-ambassador says

Authored by pbs.org

For perspective on the summit between President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, Amna Nawaz spoke with Nicholas Burns.

You didn't see Xi Jinping reciprocate that kind of elaborate, over-the-top praise for President Trump.

And I thought it made us look weak as a country and China look strong. »

### Cops used chewing gum to match murder suspect’s DNA in cold cases

Authored by nbcnews.com

Instead of discarding the sticks of gum Gaff had sampled, the detectives submitted them for forensic testing that resulted in his arrest for the 1984 murder of 42-year-old Judy Weaver.

Logothetti that there were startling similarities between the murder of Susan Vesey, and the murder of Judy Weaver,” the court papers state.

Gaff, 68, of Everett, admitted to killing both women when he pleaded guilty in April to two counts of first-degree murder. »

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