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President Donald Trump on Monday assured the nation that the United States is not at war with Iran, despite appearances and his own recent statements.
In 2024, Trump told Americans he was “not gonna start a war, I’m gonna stop wars.” In 2016, he said “regime change is a proven, absolute failure.” On Saturday, he launched an attack on Iran, prompting regime change and igniting a new war in the region.
But Trump insisted that is not what’s happening.
“This is not a war, or a push for regime change,” the president said. “This is simply a way to enrich my pals in the oil and war industries, and I have done that.
“These are good, hardworking, God-fearing men who are just trying to preserve a slice of the American dream.”
Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump was flanked by more than a dozen loyal supporters. He pointed to one of his “pals” and told reporters, “See that guy there? I made him over $900 million in arms sales this past weekend alone — not too shabby.”
The president added that he does not lie and remained “totally true” to his word throughout his first term and through the first year of his second.
“I don’t even know how to lie because I am such a great, great, tremendous man,” Trump said. “All I want to do is help people.”
Asked about concerns that the conflict with Iran could drive up gas prices, Trump said any increases would affect only Democrats and “anybody who isn’t a white Christian MAGA.”
When pressed on how such distinctions would be enforced, the president replied, “Have I ever lied or led you astray before?”
