Trump’s foreign policy promises stumble in his first 100 days

April 28, 2025, 7:21 am

Amid bold proclamations to end the Ukraine and Gaza conflicts instantaneously, the administration’s initial 100-day period has yielded little progress. Critics note that Trump’s swift declarations now seem more like empty slogans as reality jolts his grand ambitions, leaving observers both skeptical and amused.

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