Fact Check: Has Trump Ordered More Military Strikes Than Any Modern President?

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Claimant: Elizabeth Warren (D)

Claim: “In the modern era, no American president has ordered more military strikes against as many countries as Donald Trump.”

Rating: TRUE

Explanation: From the start of his first term through 2026, Trump authorized military strikes in 10 countries—more than any U.S. president in the 21st century—and carried out a higher number of strikes overall than his modern predecessors.

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Date: 03/23/2026

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Last Updated on March 23, 2026 by Media Bias Fact Check

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