Donald Trump has positioned himself as the anti-war candidate in both the 2016 and 2024 elections, rejecting regime change and claiming a desire for peace. In his recent statements, he positioned himself against Western interventionalists. However, analysts argue that despite his rhetoric, Trump's leadership style and tendency to placate various factions expose him to pressure from militaristic elements within his coalition, particularly as tensions rise with Israel's actions against Iran which threaten to escalate into broader conflict.
In his Inaugural address in January, Trump promised to be 'a peacemaker' who would 'stop all wars and bring a new spirit of unity to a world that has been angry, violent, and totally unpredictable.'
Trump's own limitations as a leader—his fickleness, lack of deep commitments, and desire to placate different factions—make him an easy prey to militarists who want to push for new conflicts.
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