Key facts
- Donald Trump denies promising to avoid starting new wars.
- Trump stated in a 2024 victory speech that he would stop wars.
- He claims military action against Iran is necessary to prevent nuclear proliferation.
- Trump asserts current actions in Iran are not "endless wars."
President Donald Trump has forcefully denied making a promise to avoid starting new wars, a pledge he frequently made during his campaigns and first term. In a recent interview with NBC's "Meet the Press," Trump stated, "I didn't guarantee no war," and questioned why he would have built the world's strongest military if that were the case.
This stance contrasts with his past statements, including remarks made during his 2024 victory speech where he said, "I'm not going to start a war. I'm going to stop wars." He also previously claimed to be the "only president in modern history who did not have any new wars."