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Foreign Policy · 2026-06-09

Trump never promised to keep America out of new wars

False

Trump denied guaranteeing he would keep the United States out of new wars.

Claimed by Donald Trump · Meet the Press interview (editorial paraphrase) · 2026-06-09

What the evidence shows

FactCheck.org documented multiple 2024 campaign promises to avoid new wars.

What happened next

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Assessment notes

Claim is an editorial paraphrase, not a verbatim quotation. Consult the linked fact-check for the precise words and context.

Last reviewed: 2026-11-03. Assessments can change as evidence develops.