Event Brief
Trump downplays economic effects of Iran war
Filed: May 04, 2026 at 11:02 PM ET
Summary: At a White House Small Business Week event, Trump said the economy is “roaring” and predicted gas prices will fall soon.
WHO: Trump
WHAT: Trump predicted gas prices would go down soon while describing the economy as “roaring” at a Small Business Week event.
WHEN: May 04, 2026 at 9:40 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was speaking at a White House Small Business Week event.
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