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Statement from the Press Secretary on United States Landmine Policy

This primary source from The White House supports 1 claim across 1 ledger entry.

Publisher
The White House
Published
2020-01-31
Accessed
2026-09-03
Source quality
primary

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    The Trump administration rescinded an Obama-era policy that barred United States anti-personnel landmine use outside the Korean Peninsula and authorized combatant-command exceptions.

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    Trump lifted geographic limits on United States anti-personnel landmine use · Documented policy change; this entry does not claim mines were used under it. · reviewed 2026-09-03