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Trump Reverses Land Mine Ban, Boosts Military Strategy

12/21/2025

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U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed the Biden-era policy restricting the use of antipersonnel land mines.
A Dec. 2 memo reviewed by The Washington Post states the change will provide the U.S. military with a "force multiplier" in a highly dangerous security environment.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed the memo outlining the policy shift.
The reversal marks a significant change in U.S. military strategy regarding land mines.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump has reversed the Biden-era policy restricting the use of antipersonnel land mines.
A Dec. 2 memo reviewed by The Washington Post states the change will provide the U.S. military with a "force multiplier" in a highly dangerous security environment.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signed the memo outlining the policy shift.
The reversal marks a significant change in U.S. military strategy regarding land mines.