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For once, the progressive duo wasn’t spinning excuses. Kasparian, clearly taken aback by the success, chimed in with rare praise for Trump’s diplomatic appointee.
“I can’t believe I’m saying this: Someone who Donald Trump tapped to serve as his special envoy to the Middle East — Donald Trump tapped him — is way better on this issue than who Biden had involved in, you know, peace negotiations and a cease-fire deal… It’s just incredible to see it,” she said.
The man they’re referring to is Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy currently leading the charge in brokering deals with Hamas. On Tuesday, Witkoff met with the families of Israeli hostages and emphasized the importance of staying united.
“When you argue between yourselves, when you’re disbanding as a society, do you know who’s watching? Hamas. That’s why it’s necessary to come together,” he told them.
One of the key victories for Witkoff and the Trump team was securing the release of Edan Alexander — the last known American being held by Hamas. Alexander, a dual U.S.-Israeli citizen, was serving in the Israel Defense Forces when he was kidnapped during the October 7, 2023, massacre. He spent nearly 600 days in Gaza’s terror tunnels before finally being freed.
“Edan is home because of Israeli and American cooperation. Despite what people say, he cares,” Witkoff said, referring to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, according to the Jerusalem Post. “I would have loved if we could’ve released more hostages, but that’s what we were able to achieve for now.”
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The Biden administration, meanwhile, has been largely missing in action. After years of empty promises and failed diplomatic efforts, it appears Trump’s direct approach is making headway — even if it means bypassing traditional allies to get results.
Kasparian and Uygur’s reaction was telling. For voices so used to mocking Trump, the admission that his handpicked negotiator is outperforming Biden’s entire diplomatic corps is nothing short of shocking.
“We never lost hope,” Alexander told The New York Times upon his emotional return. “I could not allow myself to think any other way.”
Witkoff’s efforts have reportedly been focused on pragmatic negotiations, cutting through red tape and going directly to the source — Hamas — rather than relying on multilayered talks that stall out before they begin. No cease-fire deal was included in Alexander’s release, and Witkoff is still pushing for the safe return of at least 20 other hostages and the remains of 40 more who were brutally murdered in captivity.
Back in Israel, citizens and hostage families are beginning to echo that sentiment — maybe it’s time for new leadership in the negotiation process. President Trump’s more assertive stance is winning hearts among desperate families.
“He’s losing patience,” said Yehuda Cohen, whose son is still being held in Gaza. “We hope that it’s a new start of a new hostage deal, forcing Netanyahu to end the war, get all the hostages.”
Trump’s success, where Biden has repeatedly failed, is raising serious questions. Why did it take an outsider — and one so vilified by the left — to finally make real progress?
For now, one thing is certain: Trump’s team has proven they’re willing to do what it takes. Even his harshest critics are starting to realize it.
