By John Q. Hosedrinker 
During a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Trump made several inaccurate statements regarding the war in Ukraine. He falsely claimed that Russia failed to quickly conquer Kyiv in 2022 because of a decision to use muddy ground instead of highways. This assertion contradicts established facts, as Russian forces did attempt to use roads and highways, facing significant resistance and logistical challenges. Trump also reiterated his inaccurate claim about ending or solving multiple wars, which is contradicted by historical precedent.
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Fact check: Trump falsely claims no other president has ever ended a war.
Well, this is an interesting one, isn’t it? The claim, as it’s been put out there, is that former President Trump is the only president to have ever ended a war. Let’s be clear: that’s just not true, and it’s a claim that needs a serious reality check. It’s almost comical how easily this statement unravels when you start thinking about American history, really.
The whole idea seems to completely erase the fact that multiple presidents have, in fact, been instrumental in ending wars. The Civil War, for one, comes to mind. Abraham Lincoln, of course, played a massive role in ending that conflict. It’s hard to imagine anyone could seriously argue that he *didn’t* play a role in ending a war. Then there’s the First and Second World Wars – President Truman’s role in the ending of World War II via the atomic bomb comes to mind immediately. And what about Teddy Roosevelt and the Russo-Japanese War? He even won the Nobel Peace Prize for helping end that one.
It’s almost as if some historical amnesia has taken hold. Forget about the War of 1812, the Spanish-American War, or even more recent conflicts. And let’s not forget the recent withdrawal from Afghanistan. That particular war was *ended* under President Joe Biden, who finalized the complete withdrawal of U.S. troops. That’s a pretty clear example of a president ending a war.
It’s not just a matter of ignoring the past; it’s about a blatant disregard for basic facts. It really makes you wonder if there’s any effort to even consider the truth behind the claims being made. It’s almost as if some people want to live in a reality where the only things that matter are their own constructed narratives.
The level of historical revisionism is just astonishing. The American Revolution? Still ongoing, apparently! And somehow, the claim that no other president has ever ended a war just keeps getting repeated. It’s important to remember that the president is not the only person who can end a war. It’s a complex process with many contributing factors. So, let’s be real here; many presidents have had a hand in the ending of wars.
The situation becomes even more complicated when you consider the nuances of what it means to “end” a war. Sometimes, it involves treaties, peace agreements, and troop withdrawals. In other cases, it’s a matter of a decisive military victory. The idea that one person can take all the credit for something as complex as ending a war is, frankly, absurd.
Instead of dancing around the truth, we need to call it what it is: a lie. There’s no need to mince words here. It’s not just a “false claim;” it’s a direct falsehood that ignores a huge chunk of American history. It’s an attempt to rewrite reality to fit a particular political agenda, which is just not okay.
This pattern of misinformation does a disservice to the historical record, it’s harmful to the public discourse, and, ultimately, it’s insulting to anyone who actually understands how history works. When a president is making such patently false statements, it should be a cause for concern.
Let’s not forget that there are real consequences to these kinds of lies. It makes it hard for people to form an informed opinion about any political issue. It’s like trying to build a house on a foundation of sand. How can anyone have a productive debate or discussion when the basic facts are constantly being distorted?
The more these kinds of falsehoods are repeated, the more they become normalized. When that happens, the truth itself suffers. And that’s something we should all be worried about. It really does come down to a matter of integrity. It’s about being honest with the American people and respecting the truth, even if it’s inconvenient.