Trump Says No War Guarantee Was Never Promised Amid Iran Conflict and Election Fraud Claims

President Donald Trump told NBC's "Meet the Press" that he never guaranteed the United States would avoid future wars, saying, "First of all, I didn't guarantee no war. Why would I have built the strongest military in the world?" He added that his campaign slogan of "no new wars" did not constitute a promise.

Trump defended the decision to strike Iranian targets, describing the three‑month conflict that began on Feb. 28 as a necessary action to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon. He also reiterated his criticism of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, noting that negotiating a new agreement would take years.

During the interview, Trump repeated claims of widespread voter fraud in California's ongoing vote count, despite a lack of evidence. When host Kristen Welker asked for proof, Trump responded, "All I have to do is look," and later said he would continue to listen to the public.

The former president also spoke about a $1.776 billion "Anti‑Weaponization Fund" that the Justice Department had abandoned. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the plan was scrapped after concerns about oversight and potential payouts to participants in the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. Trump said he thought the fund was "a great idea" and would be disappointed if it were not approved, adding that he would need to review details before deciding whether anyone involved in the Jan. 6 attack should receive payments.

The interview, recorded in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, was repeatedly interrupted by heavy rain. It ended abruptly after Trump accused Welker and the media of being "crooked" and "fake, dirty press," then thanked her and walked away.