Former President Donald Trump stated he will not apologize for rising gasoline and diesel prices, linking them to his administration’s actions against Iran. He justified potential higher fuel costs as a necessary consequence of confronting what he called a "very bad country" and the world’s leading state sponsor of terrorism. Trump’s comments, reported by CNN, suggest he stands by his policies despite their economic impact on American consumers. He framed the increased prices as a trade-off for hindering Iran’s activities. The statement reflects Trump’s consistent hardline stance toward Iran during his presidency. This echoes previous rhetoric used to justify economic pressure and confrontational policies toward the nation. He maintains he acted appropriately in addressing perceived threats posed by Iran.