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He said this not because he cared two cents about the poor but because he was a thief. He was in charge of their common funds, but also embezzled them.
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Jesus said, "Let her alone. She's anticipating and honoring the day of my burial.
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You always have the poor with you. You don't always have me."
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Word got out among the Jews that he was back in town. The people came to take a look, not only at Jesus but also at Lazarus, who had been raised from the dead.
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So the high priests plotted to kill Lazarus
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because so many of the Jews were going over and believing in Jesus on account of him. See How Your King Comes
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The next day the huge crowd that had arrived for the Feast heard that Jesus was entering Jerusalem.
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They broke off palm branches and went out to meet him. And they cheered: Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in God's name! Yes! The King of Israel!
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Jesus got a young donkey and rode it, just as the Scripture has it:
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No fear, Daughter Zion: See how your king comes, riding a donkey's colt.
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The disciples didn't notice the fulfillment of many Scriptures at the time, but after Jesus was glorified, they remembered that what was written about him matched what was done to him.