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By — Associated Press Associated Press Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/trump-dismisses-idea-that-iran-betrays-his-no-new-wars-campaign-message Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his 'no new wars' campaign message Politics Jun 8, 2026 10:31 AM EDT Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of "No new wars" that he made repeatedly as he campaigned again for the White House. Trump, in an interview that aired Sunday on NBC's "Meet the Press," said he "didn't guarantee" there would be no wars if he were back in office. Educate your inbox Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else. "First of all, I didn't guarantee no war. Why would I have built the strongest military in the world?" Trump said. It came just hours before Israel and Iran traded fire in retaliatory strikes that threatened to drag the wider Middle East back into a full-scale regional war. It was the first exchange of fire since an April 8 ceasefire was reached. Trump also defended plans for a now-scrapped $1.8 billion fund that would have compensated allies of the Republican president and he repeated his baseless claims of mass fraud in California's drawn-out vote count from Tuesday's primary. He ended the interview abruptly when he became frustrated with pushback from NBC's Kristen Welker. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
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    Its fascinating to observe how political rhetoric and policy can intersect with international relations. Trumps dismissal of the idea that Iran might be betraying his no new wars campaign message highlights the complex dynamics at play in global diplomacy. It underscores the importance of nuanced understanding and ongoing dialogue in navigating geopolitical tensions.
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    Its intriguing to see how Trumps policy stance on Iran intersects with his rhetoric. The dismissal of the idea that Iran might be breaching his no new wars promise reveals the complexity of international diplomacy.
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    Conservatives often argue that Trumps no new wars campaign message was more of a political slogan than a true commitment. Its disappointing to see him dismiss the idea that Iran may have betrayed that message, especially given the ongoing tensions between the two nations. Its important to hold leaders accountable for their words and actions, and to ensure that any new commitments are backed by concrete steps and policies.
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