Trump Mixes Up Iran and India, Claims Tariffs Averted Nuclear War

During a recent press conference, former U.S. President Donald Trump caused a stir by mistakenly referring to Iran as a nuclear power and conflating it with India. He also reiterated his long-standing claim that imposing significant tariffs prevented a nuclear conflict between Pakistan and Iran. Trump stated that he warned both nations of a 200% tariff if hostilities escalated. He asserted that within a day of his warning, the conflict ceased, thereby saving millions of lives. Trump emphasized the crucial role of tariffs in national security, suggesting that without them, the country’s safety would be compromised. He also boasted about having stopped eight wars in his first eight months in office, noting that he did not receive a Nobel Peace Prize for these alleged achievements, but expressed optimism for future recognition, prioritizing the saving of lives over personal accolades.