Trump’s ‘quasi-dove’ era is over. Iran strikes expose his hawkish turn

The article examines Donald Trump's shift from a perceived "quasi-dove" to a more hawkish foreign policy stance. Throughout his campaign and first term, Trump presented himself as a president who avoided starting wars, contrasting himself with predecessors. He criticized the Iraq War and favored negotiation over military intervention, leading some to believe he prioritized deal-making and America's interests above foreign entanglements. However, recent military actions against Iran, including the killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, suggest a departure from this image. These actions challenge the notion that Trump is inherently averse to war and indicate a more aggressive approach to foreign policy in his current term.

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