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6. He also authorized military strikes in other countries

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 12:18 AM

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He sent strikes against Iran, Iranian backed forces in Syria, and Yemen for example. But relatively he was restrained in his use of the military.

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Was President Jimmy Carter the only US president to not wage war? [View all] mysteryowl Yesterday OP

Biden JBTaurus83 Yesterday #1

Did he engage in drone warfar? Obama did. mysteryowl Yesterday #2

For counter-terrorism. All presidents do now. betsuni 23 hrs ago #12

Yes JBTaurus83 14 hrs ago #15

He also authorized military strikes in other countries EdmondDantes_ Yesterday #6

World War Two Excepted, Yes, Possibly. ColoringFool Yesterday #3

War was ongoing when Obama assumed office. tirebiter Yesterday #4

Herbert Hoover I believe MichMan Yesterday #5

That's quite a resource! progressoid Yesterday #9

Indeed! It is good find. mysteryowl Yesterday #10

What is the definition of war? RockRaven Yesterday #8

Ford(?) 🤔 nt Raine 23 hrs ago #13

Lt James Earl Carter was in the navy until he resigned in 1953 tirebiter 22 hrs ago #14