Prominent Democrats and outspoken critics of President Donald Trump are commending his administration’s role in brokering the “20-point Trump plan,” a comprehensive ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas.
The unexpected chorus of praise has even led to speculation about a Nobel Peace Prize for the President if the fragile peace holds.
One of the most jarring endorsements came from Alyssa Griffin, a co-host of the vehemently anti-Trump talk show The View. Appearing on “The Arena With Kasie Hunt,” Griffin declared: “Listen, I’m not the biggest Trump fan. If this ceasefire holds, he absolutely deserves the Nobel Peace Prize next time around.” She specifically credited the efforts of Trump, Jared Kushner, and Steve Witkoff for helping to end the two-year conflict.
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Griffin’s sentiment is shared by figures across the political spectrum:
Hillary Clinton, former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential candidate, offered cautious optimism and strong commendation. “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 and seeing a path forward for what’s often called the day after,” Clinton told CBS News’s Norah O’Donnell, adding that U.S. negotiators “took advantage of an opening that was available and were able to be successful.”
Thomas Friedman, a New York Times columnist and frequent Trump critic, wrote that the President would deserve the Nobel in multiple categories if the peace leads to a lasting two-state solution.
Rahm Emanuel, former Chicago Mayor and President Obama’s White House Chief of Staff, stated plainly, “Trump deserves credit.”
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) praised the efforts, writing on X, “I congratulate @POTUS on this historic peace plan that releases all the hostages. Now, enduring peace in the region is possible.”
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA) told an outlet that Trump “obviously” should get credit for securing the deal, calling the administration’s work “really important.”
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The complex settlement, Phase One of which began on October 8, 2025, requires Hamas to return all remaining hostages from the Oct. 7, 2023, attack and initiate the withdrawal of Israeli military forces from parts of the Gaza Strip.
It also includes a hostage-for-prisoner swap, a reduction in Israeli military presence, an emergency surge in humanitarian aid, and Hamas relinquishing control to a transitional authority.
Democratic Senators Tim Kaine (D-CA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), as well as former Obama Middle East Envoy Brett McGurk, also praised the “historic settlement.”
The unexpected cross-aisle support for the President—even as some Democrats, like New York City mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, acknowledged the progress while omitting Trump’s name—underscores the potential magnitude of the diplomatic achievement and the hope it has generated for a lasting end to the brutal two-year conflict.
As Clinton put it, the next step is to “support this process and bring it together, not just in a nonpartisan way in our own country, but literally internationally as a great global commitment to try to bring peace, security, stability and a better future to the Middle East.”
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Details of the Ceasefire Agreement
The complex settlement was reached after President Trump personally engaged with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Hamas intermediaries, and Saudi leadership. His administration crafted a detailed framework, often referred to as the “20-point Trump plan,” to address major sticking points like Hamas’s future role, Israel’s security concerns, and the release of remaining hostages.
Phase one of the agreement, which began on October 8, 2025, is set to span 30 days and includes immediate, daily assessments. Key elements include:
- Hostage and Prisoner Swap: All remaining Israeli hostages will be freed in exchange for Palestinian prisoners in Israeli custody. The swap began on October 9 and is being overseen by the Red Cross.
- Military De-escalation: Israeli forces agreed to withdraw to pre-agreed lines, significantly reducing their military presence in Gaza.
- Humanitarian Aid Surge: An immediate, massive influx of aid has been prioritized to address Gaza’s devastating humanitarian crisis.
- Gaza Governance: Hamas will be required to relinquish control, with a transitional authority backed by regional partners overseeing governance. A multinational force, possibly including US, Egyptian, and Qatari observers, will monitor compliance.
The prospect of a Nobel Peace Prize for a figure frequently reviled by the political left highlights the magnitude of the diplomatic achievement and the hope for a lasting peace in the region.
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