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Trump, 80, Blows Up His Favorite Lie With One Post
The Daily Beast • • business
Key Points:
- Former President Donald Trump admitted that the U.S. has not won the war against Iran, despite previously claiming victory multiple times since the conflict began over six months ago.
- Trump initially predicted the war would last "four to five weeks" and has boasted about winning the conflict at least 66 times, including statements in March and April asserting military victory.
- The war has resulted in significant costs, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth estimating $37.5 billion spent, 18 U.S. service members killed, and over 750 wounded.
- Trump also predicted that oil and gas prices would drop significantly once the war ends, forecasting gas prices as low as $1.85 a gallon, though the conflict continues with no clear end in sight.
- The White House has not responded to requests for comment regarding Trump's statements and the ongoing war situation.
