Peace Initiatives Under Siege by the President Who Claims to Champion Them

In January, President Trump claimed his legacy would be as a peacemaker. Many voters supported him, hoping for an end to foreign conflicts. Recent exit polls indicate wars in Gaza and Ukraine swayed choices, with Michigan's Muslim voters turning from Harris to third-party options or Trump. As a millennial, war's been a constant backdrop, overshadowing my professional pursuit of peace and non-partisan analysis. However, the dismantling of vital agencies reveals a troubling trend towards prioritizing military budgets over diplomatic solutions. Real peace demands strong governmental and grassroots advocacy.