Trump Denies ‘No New Wars’ Pledge, Defends Fund for 1,500 Jan. 6 Pardonees
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Updated · The New York Times · Jun 7
Trump Denies ‘No New Wars’ Pledge, Defends Fund for 1,500 Jan. 6 Pardonees
3 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Jun 7
Summary
Trump said in a Sunday interview he never promised to keep the U.S. out of new wars, despite a campaign message centered on avoiding overseas conflicts.
Speaking about the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran, he argued the conflict is not an “endless war” because it has lasted three months and said a strong military made such a guarantee implausible.
Trump also backed a proposed compensation fund for supporters who say they were unfairly prosecuted, saying he would welcome congressional approval and be disappointed if it failed.
That stance keeps alive an idea his lawyers recently said was not moving forward in court, while Republicans have balked at creating the taxpayer-funded pot.
The fund has been tied to Jan. 6 defendants, including some of the roughly 1,500 rioters Trump previously pardoned, and a federal judge temporarily blocked it on May 29.