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Trump Claims He Stopped 8 Wars, Used Trade to Avert India-Pakistan Nuclear Clash

Donald Trump has reiterated his claim that he ended eight wars during his presidency, specifically citing his intervention between India and Pakistan. He stated he used trade measures and tariffs to de-escalate a potential nuclear conflict that he says could have killed 35 million people. Trump also commented on the profound hostility between Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, making it difficult to resolve their conflict. Additionally, he announced the development of new, powerful naval weapons intended as a deterrent.

Key Points: Trump Says He Stopped Wars, Prevented India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict

  • Claims to have ended eight wars
  • Used trade/tariffs to de-escalate India-Pakistan conflict
  • Says Pakistan PM warned of 35 million deaths
  • Notes deep hatred between Putin and Zelenskyy
  • Announces new powerful naval weapons
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"I have an ability to get those things done": Trump reiterates he stopped eight wars, says Putin-Zelenskyy hatred is too much

Donald Trump reiterates claims he ended eight wars, used trade to de-escalate India-Pakistan tensions, and comments on Putin-Zelenskyy hostility.

"I have an ability to get those things done, to bring people together... India and Pakistan were going to be a disaster. - Donald Trump"

Washington DC, March 8

US President Donald Trump claimed he used trade measures to calm a potential escalation between India and Pakistan during Operation Sindoor, while noting deep hostility between his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin and his adversaries in Europe.

Trump framed the US military buildup and economic pressure as tools he believes can prevent wars and stabilise global disputes.

He also said the United States is developing a new class of powerful naval weapons and argued that strong military capability helps deter global conflict.

"I suggested that why don't we have battleships anymore, shooting big bullets instead of $3 million rockets?... We're actually building 10 of them... I have been told that they are 100 times more powerful... We don't want to use them. But by having them, nobody's gonna play games... They'll say that he's very militaristic. I'm the one who ended eight wars... The hatred between Putin and his counterpart is so great... So it's very hard for them to get there... It doesn't really affect us very much, because we've got an ocean separating us. I'm doing it as a favour to Europe, and to life... I have an ability to get those things done, to bring people together... India and Pakistan were going to be a disaster. That was raging for a number of days. I did that through trade. I used tariffs in trade," he said.

Earlier, on February 25, Trump, in his State of the Union Address, had claimed the same.

He also made a stunning revelation, saying that Pakistan PM Shehbaz Sharif had told him that almost 35 million people would have died had he not intervened in the conflict.

"In my first 10 months, I ended eight wars... Cambodia and Thailand... Pakistan and India would have had a nuclear war. 35 million people said the Prime Minister of Pakistan would have died if it were not for my involvement," he claimed.

Meanwhile, for the first time, the US sided with Russia and China on Thursday in a dispute at the United Nations atomic agency over the danger posed by attacks on Ukraine's nuclear power, showing US' increasing alignment with Russia, the Wall Street Journal reported on March 5.

The US opposed a resolution at the UN atomic agency that was backed by a host of European countries, Australia, Canada, Argentina and Chile, among others. The resolution didn't mention Russia, according to a draft seen by The Wall Street Journal.

- ANI

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Sarah B
The shift in the US aligning with Russia and China at the UN is the real story here. It shows how global alliances are changing. For India, navigating this new dynamic between our traditional partner (US) and our long-standing relationship with Russia will require very careful diplomacy.
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Priya S
"I did that through trade. I used tariffs in trade." Really? Reducing a complex, decades-long geopolitical issue between India and Pakistan to a simple tariff solution is oversimplifying things to the point of being disrespectful to the people of both nations. Our conflicts have deep roots.
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Vikram M
The focus on building "battleships... 100 times more powerful" is worrying. The world doesn't need more weapons; it needs more dialogue. As a country that believes in 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' (the world is one family), this militaristic posturing feels like a step backwards. Peace through strength is one thing, but this sounds like brinkmanship.
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Rohit P
The claim about the Pakistani PM saying 35 million would have died is just unbelievable. It sounds like a scene from a Bollywood action film, not real geopolitics. 🤦‍♂️ It's important for global leaders to be factual, especially when discussing matters of war and peace that affect millions.
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Michael C
From a strategic point of view, the US opposing the UN resolution on Ukraine's nuclear plants alongside Russia is a seismic shift. For India, which has maintained a balanced position, this creates both challenges and opportunities. Our foreign policy establishment must be analyzing this deeply.

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