One year ago, President Donald Trump was serving french fries at McDonald’s. Now, he’s bringing peace to the Middle East, according to Fox News contributor Marc Thiessen. Thiessen, joining ‘America’s Newsroom’ on Monday, drew the contrast while discussing the release of all 20 living Israeli hostages from Hamas captivity. ‘It’s one of the greatest political comebacks in modern times, and it’s having an effect on the world,’ he asserted.
Thiessen’s remarks on this ‘comeback’ referenced Trump’s 2024 campaign appearance at a McDonald’s in Pennsylvania, where the former president showcased his continued presence in the political arena before facing off against then-Vice President Kamala Harris on the national stage. The comments also came amid the unfolding of a Trump-pushed Middle East peace deal between Israel and Hamas, which, just over two years after the deadly terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023, marks a significant development.
Thiessen compared Trump’s approach to the situation with that of former President Joe Biden, who, he claimed, did more harm than good by attempting to prevent Israel from engaging in the conflict before securing victory. ‘Trump released the weapons and told him, ‘go get them,’ and, when they did, he said, ‘Okay, now you got them, now we can have peace.’ He forced Hamas into a corner, and what we’re seeing today is not just peace, it’s peace through victory.’
Thiessen also emphasized the broader context of the conflict, noting the elimination of key Hamas leaders, the dismantling of Hezbollah’s leadership, and the destruction of Iranian air defenses and ballistic missile programs. He linked these developments to the peace through victory strategy, a concept that has gained significant traction in international discussions.
Trump attended a peace summit in Egypt on Monday, where he signed the historic Gaza peace deal, signaling a new chapter in the region’s relations. Thiessen’s analysis underscores the perceived impact of Trump’s leadership on global events, framing his political comeback as a catalyst for peace and stability in the Middle East.