Biden Has 4 Words For Reporter Who Asks If Trump Gets Credit For Ceasefire Deal
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The president-elect swiftly claimed credit for the deal between Israel and Hamas ahead of his inauguration.
President Joe Biden didn’t have much to say on Wednesday when he was asked if he or President-elect Donald Trump deserved more credit for the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas.
“Is that a joke?” he replied, turning back and smiling on his way out of a press conference.
The deal to exchange hostages held in Gaza for Israel’s release of hundreds of Palestinian prisoners was reported on Wednesday, prompting Trump to declare on social media that he was responsible.
“This EPIC ceasefire agreement could have only happened as a result of our Historic Victory in November, as it signaled to the entire World that my Administration would seek Peace and negotiate deals to ensure the safety of all Americans, and our Allies,” he wrote.
The deal, which is supposed to happen in three stages, represents a political win for both the incoming and outgoing presidents.