Washington, Feb 25 – In his latest address, US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim of “ending eight wars,” stating that “35 million people believed that the Prime Minister of Pakistan would have died” if not for his intervention during Operation Sindoor, launched by India against terrorist infrastructure.
Speaking at his State of the Union address at the White House on Tuesday, Trump said, "In the first ten months, I ended eight wars, including those involving Cambodia and Thailand, Pakistan and India. If not for my involvement, there would have been a nuclear war. 35 million people believe that the Prime Minister of Pakistan would have died."
"This includes conflicts in Kosovo and Serbia, Israel and Iran, Egypt and Ethiopia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and, of course, the conflict in Gaza," he further claimed.
Earlier, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif had stated that 35 million Pakistanis would have perished during Operation Sindoor if Trump hadn't intervened.
Trump declared that America had experienced "an unprecedented turnaround" in just one year of his leadership, telling Congress that the country had achieved "a transformation unlike any other."
"Tonight, after just one year, I can confidently say that we have achieved a transformation unlike any other, and a significant turnaround. We will not return to our previous state," Trump said, excerpts of his State of the Union address obtained by.
His first State of the Union Address of his Second Term is expected to break previous records for the longest such address. Sources say it could exceed 1 hour and 45 minutes.
Invoking the founding ideals of the United States, he said, "From 1776 to today, every generation of Americans has strived to defend life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for future generations. Now, it is our turn."
He added that his administration was building "a nation where every child has the opportunity to achieve more – where government serves the people, not powerful interests – and where the interests of hardworking American citizens are always our priority."
On the economy, Trump predicted sustained domestic growth. "Moving forward, factories, jobs, investment, and trillions of dollars will continue to flow into the United States – because we finally have a president who puts America First," he said.
He criticized previous administrations, saying that "everything was unfairly manipulated to drain wealth from productive, hardworking people who run our country."
The President also claimed success in lowering drug prices. "I am also ending the excessive cost of prescription drugs. Other presidents tried, but they failed. Their efforts were merely talk, not action. I have achieved this," he said.
On housing policy, Trump said, "Last month, I signed an Executive Order to ban large Wall Street investment firms from buying up thousands of single-family homes." He added that he was asking Congress to make this ban permanent, stating, "homes belong to people, not corporations."
Turning to corruption and alleged fraud, Trump cited Minnesota. "There is no better example than Minnesota, where members of the Somali community have embezzled an estimated $19 billion from American taxpayers," he said.
On border and homeland security, he accused Democrats of cutting funding. "As we speak, Democrats in this chamber have cut off all funding for the Department of Homeland Security. They have closed the agency responsible for protecting Americans from terrorists and criminals," he said.
"Tonight, I demand the immediate restoration of all funding for the Border Security and Homeland Security of the United States."
He pledged to keep communities safe, saying, "dangerous repeat offenders continue to be released by politicians who support crime."
On foreign policy, Trump said, "As President, I will prioritize peace wherever possible – but I will never hesitate to confront threats to America wherever we must." He also promised to restore "American security and dominance in the Western Hemisphere," noting that "large parts of our region, including significant parts of Mexico, have been controlled by drug cartels."
Closing on a patriotic note, he said, "The Revolution that began in 1776 has not ended – it continues, because the flame of Liberty and Independence still burns in the hearts of every American Patriot."
The State of the Union is an annual address delivered by the US President to a joint session of Congress, outlining policy priorities and legislative goals. It is closely watched in Washington and internationally, including in India, given the United States' economic and strategic influence.
Trump’s remarks come amid sharp partisan divisions over immigration, healthcare, housing, and national security. His "America First" agenda has shaped US domestic and foreign policy debates in recent years, with implications for trade, alliances, and global diplomacy.
