US Ends Regime Change Policy Under Trump Era

On Friday, October 31, 2025, U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard spoke to officials from the Middle East at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain, announcing a historic shift in American foreign policy.

According to reports from the Associated Press, The Washington Post, and UNN, Gabbard declared that the United States’ longstanding policy of "regime change or nation building" has officially ended under President Donald Trump.

This announcement was made during the annual security summit organized by the International Institute for Security Studies, reflecting a broader realignment of U.S. foreign strategy.

Tulsi Gabbard’s Statement on Past Policies

"For decades, our foreign policy has been trapped in a counterproductive and endless cycle of regime change or nation building."

Gabbard criticized the previous approach as a uniform strategy that involved toppling regimes, imposing American governance models, intervening in poorly understood conflicts, and ultimately increasing hostility rather than building alliances.

"It was a one-size-fits-all approach, of toppling regimes, trying to impose our system of governance on others, intervene in conflicts that were barely understood and walk away with more enemies than allies."

She emphasized the heavy cost of these policies, noting the massive expenditure and loss of lives.

"The results: Trillions spent, countless lives lost and in many cases, the creation of greater security threats."

About Tulsi Gabbard

Former Congresswoman from Hawaii
U.S. Army National Guard veteran

This change signals an end to regime change tactics and a move towards a different approach in U.S. foreign relations under the Trump administration.

Author’s summary: Tulsi Gabbard announced the end of the U.S. regime change policy, highlighting its failures and costs, marking a significant shift under President Trump’s leadership.

Evrim Ağacı — 2025-11-01