Donald Trump's campaign promise to keep America out of foreign wars now hangs in tatters as the Iran conflict he launched over the weekend triggers a political firestorm. Once hailed as the antiwar president, Trump is now facing mounting calls for impeachment from both moderate Republicans and disillusioned MAGA supporters alike.
Trump built his brand on being the antiwar candidate, repeatedly pledging in 2016, 2020, and 2024 to avoid entanglements overseas. Yet, the surprise airstrikes against Iran have shattered that image. Critics point to civilian casualties, including children, and American troop deaths as evidence of a growing disaster.
