Like watching a staunch atheist suddenly praise the power of prayer, some admissions are so unexpected they stop you in your tracks. In the complex chess game of Middle East diplomacy, where pieces have been locked in stalemate for decades, an unlikely voice has emerged to acknowledge what many refuse to see.
For two agonizing years, the Biden administration’s “bear hug” strategy with Israel produced nothing but more suffering (spoiler: it didn’t work). While hostages languished in Hamas tunnels and Gaza burned, traditional diplomacy failed spectacularly.
The establishment’s approach—endless meetings, careful statements, and diplomatic niceties—couldn’t break the deadlock that held innocent lives in the balance. Makes you wonder: what exactly were they hugging?
Then Donald Trump returned to the world stage, bringing his unique brand of dealmaking to a crisis that had defeated career diplomats. Within months, he accomplished what seemed impossible: a comprehensive peace agreement between Israel and Hamas, complete with hostage releases and military withdrawals.
When Democrats Tell the Truth
The most stunning acknowledgment came from an unexpected source. Former Democratic Congressman Harold Ford Jr., appearing on Fox News’ “The Five,” made an admission that his party colleagues would rather forget:
From ‘Fox News’ “The Five”:
“David Ignatius is right, Joe Biden could not have done this. At least, he didn’t do it in his first term, and it’s unlikely he would have behaved as President Trump has behaved over the last several months.
I give him much credit for it.”
When was the last time you heard such honesty from a Democrat? Ford’s candid assessment cuts through partisan fog; here’s a Democrat acknowledging that Trump’s approach—direct, forceful, and unconventional—succeeded where Biden’s failed.
The Israeli cabinet has approved the deal. Hostages will be released within 72 hours and over 1,000 Palestinian prisoners will return home. These aren’t campaign promises; they’re signed agreements.
The Art of the Middle East Deal
What made the difference? According to officials close to the negotiations, Trump possessed leverage Biden never had. His relationship with Netanyahu allowed him to apply unprecedented pressure. When Israel struck Qatar soil in September, Trump delivered an ultimatum that changed everything.
One diplomat noted there’s “no example of an American president literally telling an Israeli prime minister that you’re going to have to comply or else.”
But here’s where it gets interesting: Trump’s secret weapon wasn’t just toughness, it was timing. Hamas had grown exhausted, viewing hostages less as assets and more as liabilities. The terror group’s support among Gazans was crumbling. Trump’s negotiators, sensing this shift, struck when the iron was hot.
Then, twenty hours of intense talks in Egypt sealed what two years of Biden’s diplomacy couldn’t touch.
While European leaders clutched their pearls and issued strongly-worded letters, Trump worked phones in Riyadh, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. His business relationships with Gulf states, derided by critics, proved invaluable. The Abraham Accords, his first-term achievement, laid groundwork Biden couldn’t replicate.
It’s almost like real-world experience matters more than diplomatic credentials, doesn’t it?
This isn’t about partisan scorekeeping; it’s about results. Families torn apart on October 7th will reunite. A region exhausted by war glimpses peace. Traditional American strength, not apologetic diplomacy, broke the deadlock.
When even Democrats admit Trump succeeded where Biden failed, perhaps it’s time to acknowledge what truly works in this dangerous world: decisive leadership backed by credible force, practical dealmaking over empty rhetoric, and the courage to demand results rather than manage decline. The mainstream media won’t tell you this, but the evidence speaks louder than their silence.
As hostages prepare to return home, one truth emerges clearly—America leads best when it leads with strength. Elections have consequences, and sometimes those consequences include actual peace.
Key Takeaways
- Former Democratic Rep. Harold Ford Jr. admits Biden couldn’t achieve Trump’s historic Israel-Hamas peace deal
- Trump’s unconventional pressure tactics succeeded where two years of traditional diplomacy failed
- Hamas grew exhausted and saw hostages as liabilities, creating the opening Trump exploited
Sources: BizPac Review, AOL.com
