Trump Claims Credit for Stopping Nord Stream 2 Pipeline, Asserts Global Conflicts Would Not Have Occurred Under His Leadership

Former President Donald Trump told a Fox News town hall that he was the "toughest" on Russia and that several global conflicts would not have happened under his watch.

Former President Donald Trump recently appeared on a Fox News town hall where he expressed his belief that he was the "toughest" on Russia during his presidency. Trump made this claim while discussing his actions opposing the Nord Stream 2 pipeline, a project that would have carried natural gas from Russia to Germany.

Trump stated that he was able to effectively handle relations with Russia and that several global conflicts would not have happened under his watch. He specifically mentioned the current conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, asserting that they would not have occurred if he were still president.

Trump Claims Credit for Stopping Nord Stream 2 Pipeline, Asserts Global Conflicts Would Not Have Occurred Under His Leadership

In his view, the world was a safe place during his presidency. He cited the opinion of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, who reportedly said that everyone was afraid of Trump and that his return to power would prevent global problems.

Trump pointed to the various problems going on around the world and expressed concern that the world is "heading into World War three territory." He placed emphasis on his belief that he is better positioned to handle foreign policy than his opponents, as reflected in recent Fox News polling.

Trump Claims Credit for Stopping Nord Stream 2 Pipeline, Asserts Global Conflicts Would Not Have Occurred Under His Leadership

Trump's claims about his effectiveness in handling foreign policy have been met with mixed reactions. Some argue that his tough stance on Russia deterred aggression and prevented further escalation of conflicts. They point to his sanctions on Russia and his support for Ukraine as evidence of his commitment to confronting Russian aggression.

Others, however, contend that Trump's actions actually exacerbated tensions with Russia. They criticize his withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty and his decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, viewing these moves as provocative and counterproductive.

Trump Claims Credit for Stopping Nord Stream 2 Pipeline, Asserts Global Conflicts Would Not Have Occurred Under His Leadership

It remains to be seen whether Trump's claims about his foreign policy achievements will resonate with voters in the 2024 election. However, his comments on Fox News provide a glimpse into his perspective on his legacy in this area.

Foreign policy is typically not a major issue for voters in U.S. presidential elections. However, recent events, such as the Russian invasion of Ukraine, have brought foreign policy back into the spotlight.

Trump Claims Credit for Stopping Nord Stream 2 Pipeline, Asserts Global Conflicts Would Not Have Occurred Under His Leadership

Recent Fox News polling indicates that 4% of voters rank foreign policy as their most important issue heading into the 2024 election. This suggests that foreign policy could play a more significant role in the upcoming election than in recent years.

The polling also shows that voters favor Trump by 5 points in terms of who is better positioned to handle foreign policy. This indicates that Trump's message on foreign policy may be resonating with some voters, despite the mixed opinions on his actual record in this area.