"NO MORE FOREIGN WARS” BECAME “WHERE DO WE GO NEXT?"

Why America’s foreign policy never really changed — and why Trump may not be the savior people hoped for

 

The Promise That Hooked Millions

When Donald Trump ran for president, one of the loudest promises he made was simple: No more foreign wars.
He called out the failures of Iraq, the lies about weapons of mass destruction, the endless “nation-building” missions that drained our resources while our own country crumbled. He spoke directly to veterans, working Americans, and everyone who was tired of watching Washington ship money and lives overseas for reasons that never made sense.

It was a message that resonated deeply with people like me — veterans, patriots, and everyday Americans who believed our country needed to pull back, fix our own problems, and stop being the world’s police.

But here we are years later, and those promises are starting to sound a lot like every other campaign slogan that gets left behind once the machine gets ahold of a man.

 

The Reality Check

Trump’s rhetoric painted a picture of an America stepping away from global entanglements. But the moment he stepped into office, he found himself surrounded by the same advisors, the same war-hawks, and the same defense-industry money that’s been pulling the strings for decades.

You can promise peace all day long, but the Pentagon, the intelligence community, and the defense contractors don’t answer to campaign slogans. They answer to profit margins, geopolitical influence, and maintaining the status quo.

And as we’ve seen before — once the gears of that machine start turning — it’s almost impossible to stop.

Shifting Enemies, Same Playbook

Let’s take a look at the pattern.
In Iraq, the justification was weapons of mass destruction.
When those didn’t exist, it became liberating the Iraqi people.
When that narrative ran dry, it turned into spreading democracy in the Middle East.

The goalposts moved every time the last lie fell apart.

Fast forward to now: new countries, same formula.

• With Venezuela, the reason shifts monthly — first it was about cartels, then about terror ties to Hezbollah, then about protecting democracy. And just like Iraq, it’s no coincidence Venezuela has some of the largest oil reserves in the world.

• With Iran, it’s always some blend of nuclear threats, terror sponsorship, or regional instability. Yet, every administration since Reagan has used Iran as a boogeyman to justify a bigger military presence in the Middle East.

• And now, Nigeria — supposedly a new front against terrorism and drug networks, but also conveniently one of Africa’s most resource-rich nations in oil, gas, and minerals.

• Meanwhile, Sudan has endured one of the worst genocides in modern history — and the U.S. has barely lifted a finger for decades. Why? Because there’s no geopolitical advantage, no PR-friendly regime change, and no pipeline of profits to justify the cost.

If humanitarianism were really the driving motive behind U.S. foreign policy, Sudan would have been a priority long before any conversation about Venezuela or Nigeria ever surfaced. But it’s not about saving lives — it’s about maintaining leverage.

The Ghosts of Regime Change Past

The hypocrisy of “humanitarian wars” runs deep. Libya is the perfect case study.

In 2011, the U.S. — alongside NATO — launched an air campaign to remove Muammar Gaddafi. The public story was that we were protecting civilians. But the reality, as declassified memos and investigative reports later showed, was that the CIA and Western powers were coordinating with rebel factions all along.
Gaddafi’s government was brutal — no one’s denying that — but Libya under Gaddafi was also one of the most stable, prosperous nations in Africa.

After his fall?
Libya became a warlord-controlled wasteland, with open-air slave markets and constant civil war. The country went from one of Africa’s richest to one of its most broken.
And the West called that “liberation.”

We’ve seen the same pattern across the world — South American coups, CIA-backed regime swaps, proxy wars that end in chaos. The formula never changes: destabilize, justify, profit, forget.

Trump and the Trap

When Trump said “no more endless wars,” I think he meant it — at least at first.
But meaning it and being able to enforce it are two different things. Once you’re in that Oval Office, you’re not steering the ship — the ship’s steering you.

The military-industrial complex is bigger than any one president. It’s a trillion-dollar organism that feeds off conflict. Every new enemy is a new contract. Every new crisis is a new opportunity for someone to cash in.
That’s why even presidents who promise peace end up surrounded by generals, advisors, and intelligence officials whispering about “threats” that always seem to justify more bombs, more bases, and more “training missions.”

Trump may have believed he could tame that system. But you can’t drain a swamp that’s been built to protect itself.

Why the Narrative Keeps Shifting

Every generation, we’re sold a new “noble cause” to justify intervention.

• Vietnam was about stopping communism.

• Iraq was about WMDs.

• Libya was about saving civilians.

• Syria was about fighting terrorism.

• Venezuela is about freedom.

• Iran is about nuclear safety.

• Nigeria is about counter-terrorism.

Different countries. Different labels. Same outcome.
Every time the narrative crumbles, the establishment moves the goalposts, changes the headlines, and pretends the last justification never existed.

And the public — beaten down by propaganda, misinformation, and distraction — forgets that the story changed mid-stream.

Selective Morality

If America truly cared about protecting human rights and stopping atrocities, we’d have intervened in Sudan decades ago.
Millions have been killed or displaced since the Darfur genocide, and the current war is one of the deadliest conflicts in the world today.
But there are no oil pipelines, no major shipping routes, no geopolitical advantage — so Washington looks away.

Meanwhile, Venezuela gets wall-to-wall coverage. Nigeria gets “terrorism alerts.” Iran gets daily headlines.
It’s selective morality at its finest — fight where it pays, ignore where it doesn’t.

The Hard Truth for Patriots and Preppers

As someone who’s fought in Iraq and watched these things unfold firsthand, I can tell you this: the narrative sold to the public almost never matches reality on the ground.

We’re told it’s about freedom — but it’s really about influence.
We’re told it’s about peace — but it’s really about control.
We’re told it’s about safety — but it’s really about power.

And when that power starts to fail abroad, it always turns inward.
That’s when civil unrest, economic collapse, and government overreach begin to ramp up at home.
That’s why understanding the why behind these foreign interventions matters to preppers, veterans, and free citizens. Because every time our government overextends overseas, we pay the price here — in inflation, in instability, and in erosion of liberty.

Trump Isn’t the Enemy — But He’s Not the Savior

This isn’t about hating Trump. It’s about seeing him for what he is: a man who walked into the world’s most powerful system thinking he could bend it, only to find out it bends everyone who touches it.

Maybe he’s trying to fight back. Maybe he’s not. But the fact remains — the machine keeps running.
New threats. New wars. New excuses. Same results.

The idea that any single politician — no matter how loud, bold, or charismatic — can fix this is a fantasy.
If the “anti-war” president can’t stop the wars, then the system itself is the problem.

Where Do We Go From Here?

For those of us who still believe in the old-school American ideals — liberty, sovereignty, and independence — the lesson is clear:
Stop waiting for politicians to save you.
Stop believing every headline about humanitarian intervention.
And start focusing on building your own strength — mentally, physically, and locally.

Prepare for instability. Diversify your resources. Stay informed, not hypnotized.
The empire may be losing its footing, but individual Americans don’t have to go down with it.

Because at the end of the day, no president, no party, and no promise will protect you like the skills, grit, and readiness you build yourself.

Closing Words

The “no more foreign wars” promise was powerful because it spoke to truth — Americans are tired of being pawns in global games that don’t serve us.
But if history has taught us anything, it’s that empires don’t give up power easily — and neither do the people who profit from war.

So as the world spins toward new conflicts, and old patterns repeat under new names, remember this:
Peace will never come from a podium. It starts with individual strength, discernment, and the courage to think for yourself.

As always,
Stay self-reliant.

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