ERICA L. GREEN

New York Times

WASHINGTON — In his campaign for a second term, President Trump promised that he would get and keep the United States out of wars. In his inaugural address, he said he wanted to leave a legacy of "unification." And after just under eight months in office, he is openly campaigning for a Nobel Peace Prize.

But this past week, Trump sent a conflicting message. The "President of Peace," as the White House has branded him, signed an executive order to establish a "Department of War."

The change speaks to the contradictions in Trump's presidency and the image he projects to the world, on the one hand seeking the ultimate prize for peace while at the same time promoting a far more aggressive use of U.S. military might.

He even suggested in a social media post Sa

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