On Jan. 20, 2025, the American people knew President Donald Trump’s agenda included securing the southern border, removing criminal illegal aliens from the country, ending woke policies within the federal government, and increasing American energy production.

But what Americans did not realize was just how concerned Trump would be during his first year in office with ending conflicts around the world.  

“I’ve restored American strength, settled eight wars in 10 months, destroyed the Iran nuclear threat, and ended the war in Gaza, bringing for the first time in 3,000 years peace to the Middle East, and secured the release of the hostages, both living and dead,” Trump said during an address to the nation on Dec. 17.  

Not every conflict the president was involved in was a war, and tensions between some nations have not been fully resolved since Trump’s involvement, but the Trump administration has demonstrated a propensity for peace-making.  

Just four months into Trump’s second term, tension exploded between Pakistan and India with the two nations engaging in missile strikes and drone attacks. Both nations are nuclear-armed, raising concerns over a full-fledged war between the neighboring South Asian countries.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance spoke with leaders from both nations, helping to facilitate a ceasefire in May.  

In June, the Trump administration facilitated a 

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