Some of the President’s harshest critics forced to give him credit for peace deal
By Easton Martin | October 14, 2025
In a rare moment of honesty, some of President Trump’s most vocal critics have publicly acknowledged the success of his recent Israel–Hamas peace deal. Even those who have spent years opposing him have been forced to admit that this agreement represents real progress.
Hillary Clinton, who once ran against him and has rarely found common ground with Trump, commended the deal in an interview with CBS News. “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,” she said. Coming from one of his most persistent rivals, those words carry considerable weight. Clinton noted the complexities ahead, but her acknowledgment of Trump’s leadership in reaching this stage was surprising nonetheless.
Even late-night host Jimmy Kimmel, who has built much of his commentary on criticizing Trump and ragging on conservatives, surprised viewers with his remarks. “What a day for Donald Trump,” he said on his show. “You know what? He finally did something positive today, and I want to give him credit for it. The bombing has stopped, the hostages have been released, and Trump deserves some of the praise for that.” Kimmel concluded with a simple admission: “Good work on that one, President Trump.”
It isn’t often that Clinton and Kimmel find themselves offering praise to the same man they’ve spent years ridiculing. Yet, in this case, the results speak for themselves. The ceasefire, the release of hostages, and the framework for future cooperation mark a diplomatic breakthrough that even his fiercest opponents have been forced to recognize. When meaningful progress is achieved, politics ought to take a back seat, and even Trump’s enemies must give credit where it’s due.
