Only I can prevent World War III: Trump.
Donald Trump reinforced his claim that he is the only one capable of preventing World War III by referencing Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s endorsement. Orbán, a strong ally of Trump, praised his leadership and emphasized the importance of his return to power in ensuring global stability. According to Trump, Orbán expressed concerns about current geopolitical tensions and stated that Trump’s unique approach to diplomacy could avert catastrophic conflicts. Trump cited this endorsement as evidence of his ability to handle complex international relations, arguing that his leadership would prioritize peace and prevent the escalation of global hostilities.
Former President Donald Trump has once again claimed that World War III is imminent, and only he can prevent it, citing the looming threat of nuclear weapons. Speaking during a town hall meeting hosted by Fox News anchor Sean Hannity in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, Trump expressed concerns over escalating global tensions, especially in the context of nuclear proliferation. “We’re heading into World War III territory,” Trump warned, adding that nuclear weapons, along with other advanced arms, posed an unprecedented risk to global stability.
Trump has repeatedly emphasized his belief that his leadership is key to avoiding a global conflict. “You need a president that’s not going to be taking you into war,” he told the audience. In contrast, Trump was critical of the current administration, stating, “With these clowns that you have in there now, you’re going to end up having World War III
Trump has consistently presented himself as the sole candidate capable of maintaining peace, a point he reinforced during the town hall by quoting Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a leader who has been criticized for his authoritarian style. According to Trump, Orbán once said, “Everybody was afraid of Trump, you bring him back, you’re not going to have any problems. It’s all going to go away. The world is blowing up.” By invoking Orbán’s endorsement, Trump aimed to solidify his image as a figure respected on the international stage for his ability to manage global affairs.
Trump’s relationship with Orbán, who is often seen as a divisive figure in Europe, has been criticized by liberal circles. Still, Trump defended his alignment with the Hungarian leader, saying, “Sometimes you need a strongman [and] he’s a strongman.” By highlighting his rapport with Orbán, Trump seems to be positioning himself as a strong global leader capable of averting potential catastrophes.
A significant portion of Trump’s rhetoric during the town hall focused on the destructive power of nuclear weapons, a topic he has emphasized before. He took credit for upgrading the U.S. nuclear arsenal during his presidency, saying, “I know the weapons better than anybody because I’m the one that bought them.” He lamented the necessity of upgrading the U.S. nuclear program but emphasized that it was a critical part of strengthening the nation’s military capabilities. “We rebuilt our entire military. We upgraded our entire program.
Trump also weighed in on current international conflicts, including the ongoing war in Ukraine and the recent violence in the Gaza Strip. He claimed that both the Ukraine war and the Gaza conflict, including the deadly October 7 attack on Israel by Hamas, would have been prevented if he had been in office. His comments echoed his broader foreign policy stance, where he has consistently positioned himself as a leader who can deter conflicts through strong diplomatic ties and military preparedness.
During his presidency, Trump scrapped the Iran nuclear deal, arguing that the agreement was insufficient in preventing Tehran from pursuing nuclear weapons. At the town hall, he reiterated his belief that his approach to Iran would have led to a more favorable outcome. “I would have made a ‘fair deal’ with Iran, and they’re broke,” Trump asserted, suggesting that his negotiation skills would have curbed Iran’s nuclear ambitions while simultaneously securing a more advantageous arrangement for the U.S.
The town hall event took place in Pennsylvania, a battleground state that could prove decisive in the upcoming election. Trump, who narrowly lost the state to President Joe Biden in 2020 by just over 1%, faces a tight race against his Democratic rival, Vice President Kamala Harris. According to recent polls aggregated by RealClear Politics, both Trump and Harris are polling at 47.2% in the state.
With only 61 days left until the November 5 election, both parties are ramping up their campaigns in Pennsylvania, which remains one of the seven swing states where neither party holds a strong majority. On the same day Trump held his town hall, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, the Democrats’ vice presidential nominee, was campaigning just 60 kilometers away in Lancaster. Earlier in the week, Harris had campaigned in Pennsylvania with President Joe Biden and is expected to return to the state again on Thursday.
Pennsylvania is one of the few states where citizens can begin voting early under special voting programs, with some areas opening their polls as early as September 16. As the election approaches, both Trump and Harris are preparing for their only scheduled debate, which will take place in just five days. Trump criticized the debate’s host network, ABC, calling it the “worst network” and questioning the fairness of the event. He accused Harris of having personal connections with the network’s leadership, an apparent reference to Dana Walden, co-chair of Disney Entertainment, which owns ABC.
Throughout the town hall, Trump repeated many of his familiar critiques of Harris, including her stance on fracking, which is a vital industry in Pennsylvania, her position on police funding, and her handling of illegal immigration. The event highlighted Trump’s strategy to appeal to swing-state voters by contrasting his record with Harris’s, particularly in areas crucial to Pennsylvania’s economy and security.