Trump insists he never questioned US military readiness
Donald Trump (photo: Getty Images)
US President Donald Trump said he did not expect the US armed forces to be used so frequently during his second term, but expressed satisfaction with their current state and effectiveness, reports Sky News.
Trump on the use of the US military
The White House chief noted that at the start of his second presidential term, he had not anticipated that the country's armed forces would be deployed so actively. According to him, the situation turned out differently than he had initially expected.
At the same time, Trump emphasized that he views the current state of the military positively, adding that he is pleased with the restoration of its potential.
Statements about the war against Iran
Commenting on the course of the confrontation with Iran, the US president said that the American side is demonstrating high effectiveness.
According to him, significant results have been achieved in a short period.
In particular, he stated that the US is handling the conflict perfectly, adding that 58 ships were destroyed in two days.
Assessment of the Iranian fleet
Trump also commented on the capabilities of the Iranian fleet. In his words, Iran had wonderful ships, but the key problem was the inability to use them effectively.
He noted that this factor proved decisive during the confrontation.
Operations outside the US
Separately, the president mentioned the actions of the US military abroad. Specifically, he referred to operations carried out in Venezuela in January.
Speaking about the US armed forces, he said: "I didn't think I'd be using it this much, but I'm glad I rebuilt it."
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