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Did Trump Actually Stop Eight Wars in 2025? - Steve Shives
This video critically examines Donald Trump's claim that he "stopped eight wars" during his second presidential term in 2025.
Main Points:
The video systematically analyzes each of the eight alleged wars Trump claims to have ended:
1. Cambodia-Thailand: Trump did play a role in ceasefire negotiations, but fighting resumed multiple times after agreements were signed, with over 100 deaths in December alone.
2. Kosovo-Serbia: No actual war occurred in 2025. The claim appears based on diplomatic efforts from Trump's first term in 2020.
3. Congo-Rwanda: Two peace deals were signed, but fighting continued immediately after. The deals appear tied to U.S. economic interests in Congo's mineral wealth.
4. Pakistan-India: A ceasefire was reached, but India claims Trump had no involvement, while Pakistan credits him (and nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize).
5. Israel-Iran: The only conflict Trump arguably helped end, but through military force (joining Israel's side) rather than diplomacy.
6. Egypt-Ethiopia: No war actually occurred. Trump's comments may have actually harmed U.S. credibility as a neutral negotiator.
7. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Only an initialed (not signed or ratified) agreement for a travel corridor that would be administered by private U.S. companies.
8. Israel-Hamas: A ceasefire was announced but repeatedly violated, with over 400 Palestinians reportedly killed in the three months following the October agreement.
The video argues Trump achieved peace primarily through threats and force rather than diplomacy, that most "wars" either didn't exist or continued after supposed peace deals, and that his actions—including military operations against Venezuela—contradict the "President of Peace" narrative.
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What's the world coming to when we can't even allow a crazy old man to wallow in his delusions?
