Donald Trump said "the years of war, weakness and chaos will be over" but analysis cites conflicts

Donald Trump used his 2024 Republican National Convention speech to frame another term as a turning point, pledging that the country would move past a period of turmoil and into one defined by peace and strength. Less than two years later, an analysis comparing his promises with current conditions finds the situation different. The U.S. has been in a conflict with Iran since February, has conducted a major military mission in Venezuela, and has carried out strikes on vessels suspected of carrying illicit drugs. Meanwhile, inflation remains above the Federal Reserve’s target, and gasoline prices are sharply higher. The article notes supporters may see these policies as justified, but they do not match Trump’s original pledge. The assessment matters because it measures Trump against the standards he set for himself.