President Joe Biden had a moment of humor at the end of a recent press conference, where he couldn’t resist ridiculing a reporter’s question about former President Donald Trump’s involvement in the latest peace deal.
In his address, Biden proudly announced the end of months-long negotiations between Israel and Hamas, a deal he helped broker with Qatar and Egypt. The ceasefire, set to begin on Sunday, promises a halt to the devastating conflict that’s been raging for nearly 450 days. As part of the agreement, Hamas will return dozens of Israeli hostages, including seven Americans, who were captured during the horrific October 7, 2023, attack.
“This is the exact framework of the deal I proposed back in May,” Biden said, highlighting America’s crucial role in weakening Hamas and paving the way for this breakthrough. He also emphasized the importance of teamwork in diplomacy, saying, “I told my team to coordinate closely with the incoming team to make sure we’re all speaking with the same voice, because that’s what American presidents do.”
However, Trump also took to social media, claiming credit for the deal, suggesting that his victory in the November elections was the real turning point. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November…”
The reporter’s question about Trump’s role in the peace deal caught Biden off guard. As he walked away, Biden’s response was short but filled with wit: “Is that a joke? Oh.”
It’s clear that Biden wasn’t in the mood for jokes, but his playful remark lightened the moment, offering a glimpse into the complexities of international diplomacy and the personalities involved.
