Trump Gaffe: ‘Peace is so Destructive for Everyone’

1 sourceUpdated Jan 23, 2026

President Donald Trump has referred to himself as the “president of peace.” But Trump made a serious gaffe when he told reporters Thursday that “peace is so destructive for everyone.” Trump uttered those words aboard…

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