Fox News White House correspondent Jackie Heinrich spoke with White House press secretary Karine Jean on Wednesday about why President Joe Biden “doesn’t want to give any credit” to President-elect Donald Trump regarding the Israeli-Hamas ceasefire. I approached Mr. Pierre.
Biden and Jean-Pierre have not publicly given Trump credit for the temporary ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas that halted hostilities for six weeks and required both sides to release hostages. State Department Spokesperson Matt Miller said On Wednesday, he announced that Trump and his incoming team were “critically important” in reaching a deal. Biden earlier said he and members of his team have been coordinating with the incoming administration, but did not credit the president-elect.
“Why do you seem unwilling to give Trump credit for this deal?” Heinrich asked. “I couldn’t [Trump] I just said, “Please wait until I get there.” ”
Jean-Pierre answered.
“What I’m saying is, what we know to be true is that we know this process.” [and] How has it been over the past eight months? This is an agreement that has happened under a framework that has been put forward by this president, supported by the world, and a regime that has certainly had the backing of Israel, which has helped smear Hamas… And we created the terms of this deal. That’s what has happened over the past eight months. And we’ve been talking closely, working closely, working closely with the incoming administration. That’s how we were able to come this far. The reason why we were able to do that is because we were able to have discussions with the government transition team. We believe in the importance of a peaceful transfer of power and a transition of power that works for the American people, and the American people are leading the way to ensure this happens. ”
Mr. Heinrich pressed his press secretary to make it clear that he did not think Mr. Trump deserved the praise. Jean-Pierre said the deal was put together by the Biden administration long before the election and shows the president-elect is not involved in the current negotiations. (Related: Doocy asks KJP point-blank if voters want to see Joe Biden in public again)
“We shared how we got to this point. The president explained it a while ago,” Jean-Pierre said. “He lay there.” [a] It shows very succinctly how we got to this point. This is something we’ve been working on for months. Well before November. This is exactly how it worked. I’m not here to talk about migration. I’m not here to talk about who gets the honor, [who] I don’t get credit. I’m here to talk about what this president has been able to do. ”
Miller said at a State Department briefing that President Trump is the driving force behind reaching the deal because the current administration, which leaves the White House next Monday, is unable to make any more permanent commitments. He said he is grateful to the Trump transition team for coordinating with the administration to reach the deal.
When I’m a reporter asked Asked whether Trump should take credit for the deal, Biden responded: “Are you kidding me?”
truth is social postPresident Trump said he won the election because of the deal. He vowed to continue working closely with Israel and its US allies to prevent Gaza from becoming a “safe haven for terrorists” again.
“This EPIC ceasefire agreement demonstrates to the world that my administration seeks peace and will negotiate an agreement that ensures the safety of all Americans and allies, and is a testament to the historic victory in November. “This was only possible as a result. I am thrilled that the American and Israeli hostages will be able to return home and be reunited with their families and loved ones.”
It is currently unknown when the hostages will be released. According to In the New York Times. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said parts of the deal were still unclear and he would work on its details throughout the night.
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