White House Press Release - President Trump's Plan for Peace in Gaza Draws Praise

Tonight, President Donald J. Trump announced a bold vision for the United States to secure lasting peace in Gaza. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result. The killing must stop, and President Trump will finally ensure there is peace.

President Trump's visionary proposal and relentless pursuit of peace was immediately praised:

Former U.S. Ambassador to Israel David Friedman: "Trump's proposed USA takeover of the Gaza Strip may sound out of the box, but it is brilliant, historic and the only idea I have heard in 50 years that has a chance of bringing security, peace and prosperity to this troubled region."

Former Deputy National Security Advisor Victoria Coates: "Today, we heard President Trump come out and say what no other American leader has had the courage to say before — which is that the United States is willing to step in here and play the leadership role we need to play."

NewsNation's Leland Vittert: "There's... a lot of appetite, especially in the United States to say, the way we've been dealing with the Palestinians for the past 50 years... hasn't worked. Why not give something new a try?"

Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL): "Hamas terrorists murdered babies and burned people alive. They are evil monsters. Thank God we finally have a president who is committed to standing with Israel and working with Netanyahu on how to support their efforts to get terrorists out of Gaza and bring every hostage home."

Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL): "President Trump is fighting for historic and lasting peace."

Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN): "American strength, leadership, and vision are back in our foreign policy under President Trump!"

Rep. Brandon Gill (R-TX): "President Trump is bringing peace to the Middle East, just as he promised. PROMISES KEPT"

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA): "Under President Trump, America will be the beacon of PEACE for the world! It's time to change the Middle East in pursuit of ending endless war, and this is EXACTLY how it's done!"

Rep. Diana Harshbarger (R-TN): "This is what the leader of the free world looks like, folks. President Trump campaigned on securing peace in Gaza, and he's doing just that. Promises made, promises kept — it'll never get old."

Rep. Richard Hudson (R-NC): "President Trump will never stop working to ensure historic and lasting PEACE!"

Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA): "President Trump has the right vision for the future of the Middle East.  He is again showing the way as a peacemaker for our time."

Rep. Brian Jack (R-GA): "Through President Trump's leadership, we will finally achieve peace in the Middle East!"

Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL): "When President Trump is in charge, America leads, peace prevails, and chaos ends. He is the only leader with the strength to end the bloodshed and bring real peace to the Middle East. While weak politicians have fumbled and fueled both sides of the war, he has taken bold action to restore stability, protect our allies, and put an end to endless wars. President Trump is making America—and the whole world—safe again."

Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL): "Leadership means you're ready to take decisive action. For the last 4 years, our world has been so desperate for peace and stability. President Trump is the man to do it!"

Rep. Greg Steube (R-FL): "President Trump delivered peace and security in the Middle East during his first term with the Abraham Accords. I trust and applaud his bold new plan to stabilize the region and ensure Israel's security—bringing historic and lasting peace."

Rep. Beth Van Duyne (R-TX): "The world is looking to the United States for leadership and President @realDonaldTrump is delivering lasting peace! Today's announcement put Hamas, Iran, and all our enemies on notice — the U.S. will NOT continue the status quo that has empowered terrorists and created a humanitarian disaster."

Senate Republican Conference: "Israel's enemies are our enemies. Senate Republicans are grateful to now have a president who stands up for America and our allies."