The wars Trump ended

“I’m not going to start a war. I’m going to stop wars.”

Jan 12, 2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump greets Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky outside the West Wing of the White House on October 17, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Win McNamee)

Trump repeatedly made bold claims, both before and during his return to the White House in 2025, about his intentions to end wars. During his most recent inauguration, he said, …

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