We’ve watched a nightmare unfold for two agonizing years. The Middle East consumed by a conflict that claimed over 68,000 lives and displaced millions. The October 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people and took 251 hostages seemed to lock the region into an endless cycle of violence.
Yet in a jaw-dropping turn of events that’s rattling Washington’s political establishment, something unprecedented has happened. Not just the breakthrough itself—though that’s impressive enough—but who’s stepping forward to acknowledge it.
From Daily Wire:
Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) was quick to give President Donald Trump credit for securing the deal that could finally end the war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas terrorists…
“How much credit does President Trump deserve for this deal?” Bash asked Kelly to open the conversation.
“I think he should get a lot of credit. I mean, this was his deal,” Kelly replied. “He worked this out. He sent [Middle East Envoy] Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner over to negotiate this. And so far, it’s gone well.”
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly of Arizona made a stunning admission on CNN’s “State of the Union” Sunday, giving President Donald Trump credit for securing the deal that’s finally ending the war in Gaza.
Kelly’s words weren’t hedged with the usual political qualifiers or backhanded compliments. This was a clear, unambiguous acknowledgment from a Democrat that Trump had succeeded where others had failed.
When Democrats Break Ranks
Here’s where it gets interesting. The significance of Kelly’s admission? It’s seismic. This is a Senator from a purple state who has every political reason to dodge, deflect, or minimize Trump’s role. Instead, he chose to speak plainly about what he witnessed.
You know what makes this moment even more instructive? Kelly isn’t some lone voice in the wilderness. Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton—yes, that Hillary Clinton, who lost to Trump in 2016 and has spent years as one of his fiercest critics—told CBS News that she “really commend[s] President Trump and his administration, as well as Arab leaders in the region, for making the commitment to the 20-point plan.”
Even Jake Sullivan, President Biden’s former national security adviser, couldn’t avoid the truth. On CNN, he admitted Trump deserved credit. “Of course he does,” Sullivan said, acknowledging the tremendous difficulty of the roles Trump’s team had undertaken. When Biden’s own people are admitting it, you know something real has happened.
Actions Speak Louder Than Politics
While politicians in Washington debated, analyzed, and formed committees to discuss forming committees, Trump took action. Within hours of Kelly’s interview, the President was aboard Air Force One, flying directly to Israel to personally greet the hostages being released. No advance team spending weeks planning photo ops. No focus groups testing messages. Just a Commander in Chief responding in real-time to a crisis he had worked to resolve.
The Israelis themselves? They’re showing their gratitude in unmistakable terms. President Isaac Herzog announced that Trump will receive the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor, the nation’s most prestigious civilian award. That’s not some participation trophy—that’s Israel saying “this man delivered when we needed it most.” In the streets, Israelis are celebrating and explicitly thanking Trump for his role in securing their loved ones’ freedom. The President is addressing the Knesset and meeting with hostages’ families, demonstrating the kind of personal engagement that transforms diplomacy from abstract negotiations into human connections.
Following his Israel visit, Trump heads to Egypt to co-chair a peace summit with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and leaders from more than 20 countries. Think about that scope. This isn’t just about ending one conflict—it’s about establishing a framework for lasting peace in the entire region. The 20-point plan that even Hillary Clinton praised (still can’t get over that) represents a comprehensive approach that addresses not just the immediate crisis but the underlying conditions that perpetuate conflict.
Key Takeaways
• Democrat Senator Mark Kelly credited Trump as architect of Gaza peace deal
• Even Hillary Clinton publicly commended Trump’s Middle East diplomatic success
• Trump flew immediately to Israel while critics were still talking
• Bipartisan recognition proves results matter more than partisan politics
Sources: Daily Wire, Newsweek
