Trump Says He Never Promised No War, Defends Iran Exit
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- Donald Trump told NBC's "Meet the Press" that he never guaranteed there would be no wars if he returned to office, saying "I didn’t guarantee no war."
- Donald Trump defended his decision to withdraw from the Iran nuclear deal without securing a better agreement, stating "It takes years to do these things."
- Donald Trump said the war with Iran, which began on Feb. 28, is not an endless war and has lasted three months, claiming it is "doing the world a service."
- Donald Trump repeated allegations of election fraud in California's vote count, calling it "cheating" and a "rigged election," despite lacking evidence.
- Donald Trump referenced a now‑scrapped $1.8 billion fund intended to compensate allies, defending its purpose.
Why it matters: Trump’s denial that he promised no war and his defense of the Iran deal exit aim to reassure his base while risking alienating skeptics, and his fraud allegations could further erode confidence in California’s election results.
