In a powerful and deeply emotional moment at the National Republican Congressional Committee dinner, two former Hamas hostages took the stage to personally thank President Donald J. Trump, crediting his leadership for their safe return and urging continued action to rescue the remaining Americans still held in captivity.
The high-profile event—broadcast live on Newsmax2—was a clear reminder of President Trump’s decisive leadership on the world stage, especially when it comes to protecting American lives.
“What they went through was just horrific,” said Trump, standing before a patriotic crowd. “Come on up,” he invited, welcoming the survivors.
“President Trump, You Saved My Life”
One of the former hostages, who chose to remain anonymous, delivered a heart-wrenching message directly to the President:
“President Trump, I’m alive because of you,” he said. “You saved my life. You saved 33 lives.”
He praised Trump’s leadership, highlighting how the President made the hostage crisis a top priority—despite dealing with countless domestic and international challenges.
“Because of your efforts and your focus on the hostage crisis, 33 of us made it home alive. We owe our lives to you. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.”
He didn’t stop there. With urgency in his voice, he called on President Trump to keep going:
“Please continue your incredible efforts. With your leadership, I know we can bring back the remaining 59 hostages still trapped in Gaza.”
498 Days in Hamas Captivity: “We Lived in Darkness”
Yair, the second former captive to speak, described his unimaginable suffering.
“I’m Yair. I spent 498 days in darkness—trapped by Hamas terrorists. It was pure hell,” he said.
But then, hope arrived—not in the form of a negotiation, but in an election result.
“When we heard that President Trump had been elected, we felt hope. We knew—we finally had someone who gets things done. Thank you, Mr. President.”
Trump’s Ongoing Commitment to American Lives
As of Tuesday evening, 59 hostages remain in Gaza, according to reports. Families across America are still praying, waiting, and watching—hoping that President Trump will once again step in to finish the job.
This event not only underscored the ongoing crisis but reminded millions of Americans why strong leadership in foreign policy matters now more than ever.