In a move that left many Democrats speechless, Hillary Clinton—the former First Lady and longtime rival of President Donald J. Trump—has publicly praised the president for his bold Middle East peace efforts.
During an exclusive interview with CBS News, Clinton applauded Trump’s success in brokering the first stages of a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, calling it “a truly significant first step” toward ending decades of bloodshed.
“I really commend President Trump and his administration, as well as Arab leaders in the region, for making the commitment to the 20-point plan,” Clinton said. “This is a path forward for what’s often called the ‘day after.’”
Trump’s Ceasefire Deal Wins Unexpected Praise
Under the Trump-negotiated agreement, Israel will pull back its military to a designated security line inside Gaza, halt ongoing strikes, and release 2,000 Palestinian prisoners.
In exchange, Hamas—the Iran-backed terror organization—must free all hostages, both living and deceased, and allow the creation of a new, independent Palestinian governing body.
This unprecedented step, driven by the Trump administration’s direct diplomacy, aims to bring stability to the war-torn region while holding terrorist groups accountable.
Even Trump’s harshest critics now admit his approach is working.
Condoleezza Rice: “This Could Be the Turning Point”
Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, who served under President George W. Bush, also praised Trump’s peace plan, though she cautioned about the challenges ahead.
“No one can be completely confident, given the history of the Middle East,” Rice said, “but there are important elements here that give this moment a real chance to succeed.”
Rice emphasized that a reformed Palestinian Authority must play a key role moving forward.
“It hasn’t been reformed in a long time. It needs younger leadership and new energy,” she explained, suggesting that Palestinians abroad could help build a “new generation of leadership.”
Her comments reflect a growing consensus that Trump’s direct, pragmatic diplomacy may achieve what decades of global summits failed to deliver.
Clinton: “I Have No Confidence in Hamas”
Clinton, for her part, admitted that while she supports the peace effort, she doesn’t trust Hamas to reform or abandon its extremist ideology.
“I have no confidence that Hamas is in any way reformed or ready to build a better future,” Clinton warned. “We have to be extremely careful in how they are decommissioned and removed.”
Under the agreement, Hamas fighters will be allowed safe passage out of Gaza, a step Clinton said “is the right move” if it helps stabilize the region and saves innocent lives.
Trump’s Foreign Policy Momentum Builds
Clinton even hinted earlier this year that she would personally nominate President Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he succeeded in ending the Russia-Ukraine war.
While this year’s Nobel went to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, Clinton’s comments show how much Trump’s leadership has shifted the global conversation.
Both Clinton and Rice agreed that Trump’s alliance with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, along with cooperation from Egypt and Qatar, has created a rare opportunity for peace.
“The stars are aligned in a way that hasn’t been available in decades,” Clinton said. “The Israeli government needs to seize this moment and make its own reforms.”
Trump’s America: Leadership the World Can Trust
For many Americans—especially those who remember decades of failed “peace talks” under career politicians—Clinton’s remarks mark a major turning point.
Even Trump’s former political enemies now acknowledge that his America-First leadership is restoring global respect, strengthening Israel’s security, and bringing long-sought stability to the Middle East.
As Clinton herself admitted, the Trump administration has “created a path forward” that few thought possible.
It’s a moment that proves, once again, that strong leadership and American resolve can move mountains—and silence critics.