Trump promised 'no more wars'. His foreign policy tells another story
Summary
The article reviews President Donald Trump’s foreign policy since returning to office, contrasting his promise to keep the United States out of foreign wars with his administration’s involvement in conflicts and diplomatic disputes. It says his efforts to end Russia’s war in Ukraine have not succeeded and that his statements about Greenland have strained relations with Denmark and other NATO allies.Key Facts
- Trump campaigned on an “America First” policy and promised to end the war in Ukraine on his first day back in office.
- The war in Ukraine continued into its fifth year, and no agreement emerged from Trump’s discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit in Alaska.
- In February 2025, Trump and Vice-President JD Vance criticized Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in a meeting at the White House.
- The United States temporarily suspended military assistance and intelligence sharing with Ukraine after the February 2025 confrontation.
- Ukraine sought more Patriot air defence systems, but deliveries were limited amid low U.S. stockpiles.
- Trump said the United States needed Greenland for national security and in January 2026 declined to rule out using military force to take control of it.
- Denmark and Greenland said Greenland was not for sale; some NATO countries deployed military personnel to the territory, and Trump threatened tariffs against countries opposing his plans.
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