Trump defends Iran war, rejects claims it contradicts his ‘No New Wars’ campaign promise
US President Donald Trump has rejected criticism that the ongoing conflict with Iran contradicts his campaign pledge of avoiding new wars, arguing that he never guaranteed there would be no military conflicts during his presidency.
In an interview aired on NBC’s Meet the Press, Trump defended his administration’s actions against Iran, stating that the conflict was not an “endless war” and was aimed at preventing Tehran from acquiring nuclear weapons.
“I didn’t guarantee no war,” Trump said, adding that the United States maintains a strong military to address threats when necessary. He described the military campaign against Iran as a service to both the United States and the international community.
Trump also reiterated his criticism of the nuclear agreement negotiated during the administration of former President Barack Obama, defending his decision to withdraw from the deal during his first term in office.
During the interview, the US president also repeated allegations of election irregularities in California’s recent primary elections, claiming without presenting evidence that the prolonged vote-counting process raised concerns. Election officials and experts have attributed delayed results to the state’s extensive mail-ballot counting procedures.
Another topic discussed was a proposed multi-billion-dollar fund linked to a legal settlement involving the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The plan, which was later shelved by the Department of Justice, faced criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans over concerns regarding oversight and the potential use of funds.
Trump defended the proposal, calling it a positive initiative, while saying decisions regarding potential beneficiaries would depend on further review.
The interview concluded on a tense note as Trump and the interviewer exchanged sharp remarks over questions related to election claims and the abandoned settlement fund. Trump eventually ended the discussion early, citing dissatisfaction with the line of questioning.
The remarks come amid continued debate over US foreign policy, the conflict with Iran, and the political implications of Trump’s campaign promises ahead of future electoral contests.
