«I did not guarantee there would be no war». Trump denied promising not to involve the US in wars
US President Donald Trump, who during his election campaign promised not to involve the United States in foreign wars, denied ever making such a promise. «Why would I then create the most powerful armed forces in the world?»
Donald Trump. Photo: AP Photo / Jacquelyn Martin
As a presidential candidate in 2024, Trump repeatedly promised not to involve the United States in war, including on the night he won the election. «I am not going to start a war. I am going to stop wars», Trump said in his victory speech after the election.
«I did not guarantee there would be no war. Why would I then create the most powerful armed forces in the world?» — Trump said in an interview with NBC, denying that he broke a promise made to American voters, writes «European Pravda».
«Therefore, when you say I promised, I promised nothing. I don't like these endless wars. This is not an endless war. We have been dealing with this for three months», Trump added, speaking about the war in Iran.
Trump started a war with Iran without Congress's approval, and he is now facing increasing pressure to end this costly conflict.