Did Donald Trump end 8 wars? Figure mentioned in SOTU address inflated
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"We're proudly restoring safety for Americans at home, and we are also restoring security for Americans abroad," Trump said. "In my first 10 months, I ended eight wars."
He has frequently mentioned stopping several wars while touting his peace record since returning to office. But not all the conflicts have happened in the first year in office, nor do all parties give him credit for the six peace agreements the U.S. has been a part of. In fact, not all of them are considered wars.
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