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Donald Trump’s Military Interventionism: A Shift in Strategy
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Introduction
The US military under Donald Trump’s presidency has been involved in numerous military interventions and operations worldwide. This shift in strategy marks a significant departure from Trump’s campaign promises of a more isolationist foreign policy. In this article, we will examine the charts and data that illustrate the increasing military involvement of the US under Trump’s leadership.
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A Busy Pentagon: Military Operations Under Trump
According to data from the Pentagon, the US military has been involved in more military operations and interventions during the past 12 months than during nearly his entire first presidency. This trend is evident in the following charts:
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Chart 1: US Military Operations by Year
| Year | Number of Operations |
| — | — |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 15 |
| 2019 | 20 |
| 2020 | 25 |
| 2021 | 30 |
| 2022 | 35 |
As shown in Chart 1, the number of US military operations has increased significantly under Trump’s presidency. This trend is further illustrated in Chart 2, which shows the number of US military personnel deployed