Former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed on Tuesday that he could have ended wars in just five months—conflicts he chose not to engage in. Speaking on CNBC’s Squawk Box, Trump highlighted his perceived efficiency in resolving conflicts, including a recent standoff with Iran.
“And I just looked at a little chart, World War I, four years and three months. World War II, six years. Korean War, three years. Vietnam, 19 years. Iraq, eight years. I’m five months. OK, five months,” Trump said. “I would have won Vietnam very quickly. I would have, if I were president, I would have won Iraq in the same amount of time that we won because, essentially, we won here.”
Historical records indicate the U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War lasted about eight years, not 19. Trump’s claim about his military record also raises questions, as he avoided the draft five times during the Vietnam era.
His remarks came shortly after he threatened to resume military strikes against Iran if negotiations did not proceed as he desired. The president’s comments reflect a broader pattern of redefining war timelines to align with his narrative.
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