Staff Reports
Joe Biden’s grandstanding over the recent ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas is as entertaining as it is perplexing, considering the real architect of this diplomatic tango appears to be none other than Donald Trump’s incoming special envoy, Steve Witkoff. Over at the White House, Biden took to a press conference to tout his administration’s woeful track record, only to find that the heavy lifting had been done by those on the other side of the political aisle.
In quintessential Biden fashion, the president brushed aside a question about who should take credit for the deal with a bewildered retort, as if the suggestion that Trump played any role was laughable. After all, who needs facts when you’ve got charm? Biden proceeded to heap praise on his national security team, while anyone with half a brain knows that a 15-month record of failed negotiations hardly warrants applause. It appears that giving credit where credit is due is not in Biden’s arsenal of tactics.
Biden when asked if Trump can receive any credit for the ceasefire: Is that a joke?
Biden's own State Department hours later:
We, of course, thank the Trump for working on this ceasefire agreement. We think it's important that they were at the table.😂😂😂
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Despite Biden’s insistence on the contributions of his own team, it would take a special brand of denial to overlook the emerging narrative. Reports from Israeli media reveal that the outgoing Biden administration allowed Witkoff, a real estate mogul turned diplomat, to take charge of the negotiations just ahead of Trump’s inauguration. This timely shift in leadership raises eyebrows, suggesting that perhaps the Biden administration was more interested in preserving their legacy rather than stifling the renewed vigor brought by the incoming Trump team.
Witkoff’s approach can be summed up in one word: aggressive. Unlike the typical diplomats who might engage in well-mannered discussions with a side of long-winded speeches, this businessman cuts straight to the chase. He seems to have bypassed the usual diplomatic niceties like “please” and “thank you,” opting instead for a results-driven strategy that any conservative could appreciate—a refreshing change in pace after months of bureaucratic stalling. The suggestion from some Israeli officials that Witkoff lacks traditional diplomatic finesse only highlights the desperation of Biden’s team to maintain their grip on the situation, even as they were effectively sidelined.
Some media luminaries, like Glenn Greenwald, have joined the fray, observing what appears to be a rather glaring contradiction. It seems the Israeli media are laying much of the credit squarely at Trump’s feet, whilst Biden insists his administration did the heavy lifting. It’s a classic case of “Who ya gonna believe, me or your lying eyes?” As if to further fuel the fire, Trump made an announcement on Truth Social regarding the hostage release and the ceasefire, reaffirming his belief that his administration was fundamental in fostering this newfound peace.
In the end, Biden’s attempt to bask in the glory of a deal he can hardly claim credit for is reminiscent of a child trying to take credit for a group project when they barely lifted a finger. The world may roll its eyes, but conservative Americans can take solace in the fact that it’s once again proven that sometimes, it takes a business-savvy outsider to cut through the red tape—and maybe, just maybe, restore a little order to the chaotic world of international relations.
