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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Bishop

Trump said he never guaranteed ‘no new wars’ despite 2024 campaign promises

  • Donald Trump has denied ever guaranteeing that the US would not get involved in new wars, despite making such statements during his 2024 presidential campaign.
  • During his campaign, Trump had explicitly stated, 'Under Trump, we will have no more wars, no more disruptions, and we will have prosperity and peace,' while criticising US involvement in Middle Eastern countries.
  • Speaking to NBC's Kristen Welker on Sunday (7 June), Trump questioned his previous campaign rhetoric, asking why he would have built a strong military if he had guaranteed no wars.
  • He defended the ongoing conflict in Iran, asserting it is not an 'endless war' and will conclude shortly.
  • Trump's recent comments contradict his earlier campaign promises regarding non-intervention in new conflicts.

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