Trump claims he ‘didn’t guarantee’ no US wars. Here’s what he’s actually said
US president for years has repeatedly suggested – and said outright – that he would not take the country to war
TL;DR
- Donald Trump denies promising to avoid starting new wars, stating he only guaranteed to stop wars.
- His White House biography claims he 'put a stop to endless wars,' raising questions about current conflicts.
- Trump previously stated he had 'no wars' during his first term, except for defeating ISIS.
- He also promoted 'peace through strength' and vowed not to send troops into 'foolish, never-ending foreign war.'
- During a 2024 election campaign, Trump claimed he was the 'only president in modern history who did not have any new wars.'
- He criticized the Iraq War as a 'big, fat mistake' initiated by his predecessor, George W. Bush.