• President Trump clarified he does not support regime change in Iran, emphasizing a preference for diplomacy and de-escalation amid Middle East tensions. His comments come after contradicting statements on social media and align with efforts to broker peace, including a recent ceasefire between Iran and Israel.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump clarified Tuesday that he does not advocate for regime change in Iran, walking back comments made earlier on his social media platform suggesting such an approach. Speaking aboard Air Force One en route to the NATO summit in The Hague, Trump underscored his preference for diplomacy, stating, “I don’t want it. I’d like to see everything calm down as quickly as possible.”

The remarks come just two days after Trump’s Truth Social post hinted at the possibility of regime change, contradicting statements from senior administration officials who had ruled out such a strategy. In the post, Trump questioned Iran’s leadership, writing, “If the current Iranian Regime is unable to MAKE IRAN GREAT AGAIN, why wouldn’t there be a Regime change??? MIGA!!!”

Trump emphasizes de-escalation amid ceasefire talks

Trump’s latest comments align with his recent efforts to broker peace between Iran and Israel, which resulted in a temporary ceasefire agreement announced hours before his NATO departure. Highlighting the importance of avoiding chaos, he explained, “Regime change takes chaos, and ideally we don’t want to see so much chaos, so we’ll see how it does.”

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The president’s shift in tone reassured some of his long-time political allies. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, praised Trump’s restraint, calling him “the peace president” on X (formerly Twitter). However, Trump’s earlier remarks drew criticism from others within his political circle, including former White House adviser Steve Bannon, who warned that endorsing regime change could lead to military involvement in Iran.

Public and political divide over U.S. foreign policy

The issue of regime change has long divided Americans. According to a 2022 Gallup poll, 58% of Americans believe the U.S. should reduce involvement in foreign conflicts, echoing concerns voiced by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene. During an OAN interview Monday, Greene said, “The American people are so sick and tired of foreign wars and regime change.”

Trump’s comments have broader implications for U.S. foreign policy, particularly as tensions remain high in the Middle East. Analysts suggest that pushing for stability, rather than intervention, may help reduce military expenditures, which exceeded $800 billion in fiscal year 2023, according to the Congressional Budget Office.

What’s next?

As Trump attends the NATO summit, all eyes will remain on his administration’s approach to Iran and other global tensions. Citizens concerned about U.S. foreign policy are encouraged to follow developments closely and weigh in with elected representatives.

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