Political Quotes

Donald Trump: “Before the war, much closer to the war, I gave statements that we shouldn't go in and shortly thereafter, immediately…”

On the recordSeptember 7, 2016
Before the war, much closer to the war, I gave statements that we shouldn't go in and shortly thereafter, immediately thereafter, and honestly, a lot of reporters said hey, right at the beginning, he made this statement. And that statement was a very major story in Esquire Magazine.
Said by
Donald Trump
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Trump defends his past statements regarding the Iraq War, claiming he opposed it before it began.

Share

More from Donald Trump

Nov 11, 2026

As President Xi would say, you know, they’re quite a way’s back. And we have to keep it that way… We’re leading by a lot, and we’re going to keep it that way.

huffpost.com
Nov 11, 2026

I will never stop fighting until every veteran has the housing and mental health support and treatment they need.

whitehouse.gov
Nov 11, 2026

Pete Hegseth gets an “A” PLUS, PLUS, PLUS for his defense against a disgruntled, angry, defeated, former Congressman, Thomas Massie, a TOTAL LOSER!

thebulwark.com

Other voices in this conversation