U.S. President Donald Trump's shifting narratives and pattern of mission creep mirrors historical cases from Iraq to World War II, showing how leaders adjust justifications to fit actions rather than defining war aims. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/commentary/2026/02/24/world/us-war-mission-creep/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #commentary #worldnews #donaldtrump #us #defense #iran #venezuela #usmilitary #uscongress