Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville, a frequent critic of President Donald Trump, surprised many by acknowledging Trump’s role in negotiating the Hamas-Israel ceasefire that led to the release of all 20 Israeli hostages. During an episode of his Politics War Room Podcast, Carville openly supported the idea that Trump deserved some credit for the peace deal, a position that contrasts with his usual criticism of the former president. The moment drew attention as it comes amid ongoing debates over Trump’s foreign policy successes. The ceasefire, which ended months of brutal hostilities in Gaza, marked a significant diplomatic breakthrough in the Middle East conflict.
Carville compared Trump’s efforts to past administrations, highlighting the credit given to Jimmy Carter for the Camp David Accords and George H.W. Bush for the fall of the Berlin Wall. He argued that Trump’s actions, though controversial, should be recognized as a historical achievement rather than dismissed out of political bias. “He did it, and I think he looks… A) He deserves some credit for it,” Carville stated. The sentiment resonated with some media figures, including Fox News, which noted that Trump has received praise from across the political spectrum for his role in de-escalating the conflict.
However, the acknowledgment also highlighted the tensions within the Democratic party, where some members, like Kamala Harris, have been reluctant to directly credit Trump’s efforts, opting instead to refer to the deal as a ‘victory’ while omitting his name. Hunt, a co-host on the podcast, added that Biden’s refusal to pressure Netanyahu to take action was a critical miscalculation.