Only in Washington can a man negotiate a peace deal that frees hostages, ends a two-year war, and brings world leaders together in the Middle East—and still watch his political opponents try to take credit for it. That’s exactly what happened after President Donald Trump’s historic 20-point Gaza peace plan was signed in Egypt this week. Instead of simply saying “well done,” former Secretary of State Antony Blinken popped up to claim that Trump’s deal was based on groundwork laid by the Biden administration. Trump’s response? “Everybody knows that’s a joke.”
The Deal That Stopped the War
Trump’s peace deal, finalized at the “Peace 2025” summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, brought together leaders from across the Middle East and Europe. It resulted in the release of all remaining living Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks and secured a lasting ceasefire. The same region that had been engulfed in violence for two years under Biden’s foreign policy suddenly found itself shaking hands under Trump’s leadership. “Together, we have achieved the impossible,” Trump said as he signed the agreement alongside leaders from Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar.
Blinken’s Credit Grab Stuns Observers
Antony Blinken, now back to private life but still active on social media, decided to weigh in. He wrote on X that “it’s good that President Trump adopted and built on the plan the Biden administration developed.” Critics across the political spectrum called the comment delusional. Even normally reserved analysts at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and Heritage Foundation labeled the claim “preposterous.” In the words of one national security expert, “It’s like trying to take credit for a touchdown after you fumbled the ball on your own one-yard line.”
Trump Fires Back From Air Force One
When Fox News correspondent Peter Doocy asked Trump about Blinken’s comments aboard Air Force One, the president didn’t hold back. “Everybody knows it’s a joke,” he said. “They did such a bad job. This should have never happened. If just a decent president— not a great one like me—were in office, you wouldn’t have had the Russia-Ukraine war or this mess in Gaza.” The crowd traveling with him erupted in laughter. For Trump, it was another reminder that when peace actually happens, his opponents in Washington scramble to rewrite the story.
Peace Through Respect, Not Lectures
Trump explained the secret behind his success: respect. “I resonated with the Arab leaders, the Muslim leaders, and the Jewish leaders—for whatever reason,” he said. It’s not complicated diplomacy or endless committees that bring peace—it’s relationships, trust, and strength. Trump’s ability to connect with leaders like Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, and Qatar’s Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani has always been his quiet advantage. While the Biden team spent two years issuing press releases, Trump picked up the phone and got the job done.
Washington Can’t Stand a Win It Didn’t Author
There’s a reason the Beltway media had to frame this as a “debate” over credit. The idea that Trump succeeded where career diplomats failed drives the establishment crazy. When Trump brokered the Abraham Accords, the same thing happened—Biden’s team downplayed it. Now that he’s secured another breakthrough, they’re scrambling to pretend it was somehow their idea. The political class can’t stand the notion that a president who never “fit in” keeps succeeding where they’ve floundered for decades.
Even Allies See the Spin
Jewish and policy outlets like JNS called Blinken’s comments “delusional” and “preposterous.” Heritage Foundation’s Robert Greenway quipped that “Alice and her friends in Wonderland would be aghast.” The Foundation for Defense of Democracies’ Richard Goldberg pointed out that Trump was “cleaning up an epic mess left by Biden and Blinken.” And he’s right. Biden’s foreign policy was defined by a botched Afghanistan withdrawal, a raging Ukraine war, and unchecked Iranian aggression. By contrast, Trump’s peace plan shows what happens when strength, not apologies, guides diplomacy.
A Bipartisan Reality Check
Even figures who aren’t Trump loyalists have acknowledged the accomplishment. Commentators across Israel, including some on the center-left, admitted that Trump’s initiative delivered results they hadn’t thought possible. World leaders from France, Germany, and Britain attended the summit and publicly thanked the U.S. president. The deal’s success has even sparked discussion of a second Nobel Peace Prize nomination for Trump—this time from Pakistan. The world can argue about credit all day long, but results are hard to ignore.
The Biden Team’s Legacy of Missed Opportunities
Blinken’s claim underscores a larger pattern in Biden-era foreign policy: overpromise, underdeliver, and then spin the losses. From Afghanistan to Gaza, the administration often talked about diplomacy but failed to secure results. Even Biden’s brief ceasefire in January 2025 fell apart within weeks, costing lives and credibility. Trump’s deal, on the other hand, ended the conflict and brought the hostages home. The difference isn’t just strategy—it’s leadership.
Trump’s Peace Deal and the Power of Accountability
What truly separates Trump from his predecessors is that he insists on accountability. During the Air Force One exchange, Trump reminded reporters that Obama and Biden ignored Netanyahu’s warnings about Iran years ago, creating instability that later fueled Hamas and Hezbollah. “Everything they did was the opposite of what you should’ve done,” Trump said. The peace deal doesn’t just end a war—it reverses a decade of misguided foreign policy built on appeasement instead of strength.
Critics Mock Blinken’s “Biden Blueprint”
Conservative commentators had a field day with Blinken’s credit claim. Guy Benson called it “preposterous.” Sean Spicer joked, “Let me guess, you think Hunter is a good artist too.” Even former Defense Department officials piled on, noting that Trump’s team didn’t “adopt” anything—they rebuilt Middle East diplomacy from scratch after Biden’s team left it in shambles. The social media reaction captured what many Americans were thinking: if Biden’s team had a working plan, why didn’t they use it when they had the chance?
Peace, Prosperity, and a Bit of Trump Humor
When Trump signed the historic document in Egypt, he looked around the room and said, “This took 3,000 years to get to this point. Can you believe it? And it’s going to hold up, too.” That moment summed up the difference between Trump and the establishment. While Washington fights over who gets a press release, Trump is focused on the history books. Love him or not, his approach to foreign policy—direct, bold, and unapologetically American—has once again produced what others only promised.
The Real Joke Is Washington’s Denial
Blinken’s “it was our plan first” line might have played well inside D.C., but outside the Beltway, it only reminded people why they trust results over rhetoric. Trump doesn’t need to “adopt” anyone’s plan—he writes his own. The peace deal’s success speaks for itself. Maybe that’s the real reason Blinken and company can’t stop talking about it.
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