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40. Trump: We don't want to be the policemen of the world BY BRETT SAMUELS - 04/30/18 (Remember?)

Sat Nov 1, 2025, 10:36 PM

Nov 1

https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/385521-trump-we-dont-want-to-be-the-policemen-of-the-world/

President Trump on Monday said the U.S. should no longer serve as the “policemen of the world.”

“We more and more are not wanting to be the policemen of the world,” Trump said during a joint press conference with Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari.

“We’re spending tremendous amounts of money for decades policing the world, and that shouldn’t be the priority,” he said. “We want to police ourselves and we want to rebuild our country. And the president understands that.”{mosads}

Trump ran on the promise that he would extricate the U.S. from foreign wars.

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Trump tells Department of Defense to 'prepare for possible action' in Nigeria [View all] iemanja Nov 1 OP

Someone screwed his head on wrong. Or the threads are worn and rusted. C Moon Nov 1 #1

There are a few loose screws, for sure. Delmette2.0 Nov 2 #55

Good gawd... The least 'Christian' person announces he's going to exploit Christianity to start war with Nigera. hlthe2b Nov 1 #2

Rump is not a Christian !!!!! He is The AntiChrist !!!!! Trueblue1968 Nov 1 #35

Did you really think I was saying that he WAS? Just he opposite! hlthe2b Nov 2 #48

WTF? CanonRay Nov 1 #3

Two wars one in South America one in Africa. doc03 Nov 1 #4

The scary part.... Xolodno Nov 1 #26

One of those places with rare earth minerals? Klarkashton Nov 1 #5

Yes, if I recall correctly. The Madcap Nov 1 #13

Putin is already popsdenver Nov 1 #33

Huh? Mike Nelson Nov 1 #6

No, because they are black. iemanja Nov 1 #7

Exactly mountain grammy Nov 1 #41

Exactly. And no, he won't be importing Nigerian Christians anytime soon. B.See Nov 2 #59

Another link: mahatmakanejeeves Nov 1 #8

Oy vey Prairie Gates Nov 1 #9

Stopping aid and assistance will not protect christians. And why are only christians cherished? . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Nov 1 #10

Seriously? Bayard Nov 1 #11

Oil.nt Javaman Nov 1 #12

yup, oil pfitz59 Nov 1 #24

Bullion vans. B.See Nov 2 #60

Post removed Post removed Nov 1 #14

Welcome to DU........I think. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 1 #17

Aww, we hardly knew ye. MarineCombatEngineer Nov 1 #23

tRump is not Muslim and who knows what "Muslim-Muslim" is? Bernardo de La Paz Nov 1 #20

Should we just go down an alphabetical list of Buddyzbuddy Nov 1 #15

COWARDLY in all caps BOSSHOG Nov 1 #18

You'd think republicans BOSSHOG Nov 1 #16

Hey!!! MarineCombatEngineer Nov 1 #19

This isn't being a policeman, it's being a Death Wish fantasy vigilante muriel_volestrangler Nov 1 #21

Oh, I know, I was just being sarcastic. nt MarineCombatEngineer Nov 1 #22

This isn't regular policing. BidenRocks Nov 2 #44

trump, playing the tough guy after he crawdad for China. republianmushroom Nov 1 #25

I see he's already working on the Nobel Peace Prize TheFarseer Nov 1 #27

Rootin-tootin is not a sane strategy C_U_L8R Nov 1 #28

The government of Nigeria is fighting Islamic terrorists Diraven Nov 1 #29

Trump is trying to steal their oil. same with Venezuela. travelingthrulife Nov 2 #50

Christians vs black people in a country with lots of oil unblock Nov 1 #30

The Christians are black iemanja Nov 1 #31

I figured. This is Nigeria after all. But that info won't be part of the right propaganda. unblock Nov 1 #34

He probably doesn't know HighFired49 Nov 2 #57

FFSake!!!! catchnrelease Nov 1 #32

230 M Population, Separatist groups armed to the teeth Strelnikov_ Nov 1 #36

Trump hates the blacks. He's a menace. BradBo Nov 1 #37

Good idea Donny. Botany Nov 1 #38

There's no war like a holy war Renew Deal Nov 1 #39

Trump: We don't want to be the policemen of the world BY BRETT SAMUELS - 04/30/18 (Remember?) usonian Nov 1 #40

What about the christian Taliban here waiting in the wings for a nod and a wink from the orange convict Hotler Nov 1 #42

WTAF? sakabatou Nov 1 #43

We didn't have good relations with a lot of countries in Africa before then tornado34jh Nov 2 #45

He must realize that he's going drop dead and wants to go first class to HELL Bread and Circuses Nov 2 #46

Wake up Snoopy 7 Nov 2 #47

So, did the Fool in the half White House end those 8 wars so he could start 8 more? travelingthrulife Nov 2 #49

Don't fall for it. He is planning to steal their oil. Same with Venezuela. travelingthrulife Nov 2 #51

Exactly. B.See Nov 2 #61

Why pick on small potatos Nigeria? If hes serious why not go straight for China? SSJVegeta Nov 2 #52

Window dressing for election day bucolic_frolic Nov 2 #53

Really 3 separate battles going on there EX500rider Nov 2 #54

Trump is using random military threats to distract from the numerous defeats and failures he is facing. Martin68 Nov 2 #56

Keep it up pumpkin head and you will piss off the wrong people. Then you won't get your ballroom. twodogsbarking Nov 2 #58