The White House insists Trump should get credit for “resolving” tensions between Egypt and Ethiopia over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam.
The two countries have sparred for years, with Egypt fearing the dam will choke off its water supply.
Trump claimed war was avoided only because of his intervention. In reality, no war erupted, no final agreement was reached, and Ethiopia even accused him of inciting conflict after he said Egypt might “blow up the dam.”
Talks remain stalled, with Egypt accusing Ethiopia of lacking the political will to reach a settlement.