US President Donald Trump made a sensational statement during his ‘State of the Union’ address.
He said he personally saved Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif during Operation Sindoor.
Moreover, he again credited himself for brokering a ceasefire between India and Pakistan.
Furthermore, he told lawmakers that without his intervention, Shehbaz Sharif could have died.
Additionally, he claimed his involvement prevented a nuclear confrontation between the two nations.
Trump stated that during his first 10 months, he ended eight wars.
He asserted that a nuclear war between Pakistan and India would have erupted otherwise.
He told members of Congress that 35 million people believed Sharif would have died without his role.
However, he did not specifically elaborate further on Operation Sindoor in detail.
Trump Repeats Ceasefire Credit
Meanwhile, Trump once again claimed credit for stopping escalation between both countries. He said his administration used trade agreements and tariff measures to prevent rising tensions. However, India has not accepted his repeated claims regarding this intervention. Recently, he reiterated that his leadership halted the India-Pakistan confrontation.
#WATCH | Addressing the 2026 State of the Union, United States President Donald Trump says, "… In my first 10 months, I ended eight wars… Pakistan and India would have had a nuclear war. 35 million people said the Prime Minister of Pakistan would have died if it were not for… pic.twitter.com/GnrgJKtjID
— ANI (@ANI) February 25, 2026
Second Term Address Highlights Achievements
This speech marked the first ‘State of the Union’ during Trump’s second term. He praised historic changes achieved within one year of his leadership. Additionally, he said America witnessed transformation like never before. He told Congress the country would never return to its earlier condition.
Referring to American founding ideals, he said every generation defended life, liberty, and happiness. He added that now it was their turn to uphold those principles. Moreover, he said his administration builds a nation offering opportunity to every child.
He stressed government accountability to citizens instead of powerful interests.
Economy, Policies And Strong Claims
On the economy, Trump predicted steady domestic growth. He said factories, jobs, investments, and trillions would continue flowing into America.
He declared America now had a President who placed the nation first. Furthermore, he criticised the previous administration for alleged misuse of public resources.
He also claimed he reduced prescription medicine prices significantly. He said earlier presidents only discussed reforms but failed to act. He insisted he accomplished what others could not.
On housing, Trump said he signed an order banning large Wall Street firms from buying single-family homes. He urged Congress to make this restriction permanent.
Border Security And Foreign Policy Remarks
Addressing corruption, he cited Minnesota. He alleged Somali community members looted nearly 19 billion dollars from American taxpayers. On internal security, he accused Democrats of cutting Homeland Security funding. He claimed they shut down the agency protecting citizens from terrorists and criminals.
He demanded immediate and full restoration of border and security funding. He pledged to keep communities safe from repeat offenders released by crime-supporting politicians. Regarding foreign policy, he said he would pursue peace wherever possible. However, he added he would never hesitate to confront threats to America.
He promised to restore American dominance and security across the Western Hemisphere.
