We Will Not Soon See Its Like Again

President Joe Biden made it clear Wednesday that his team was taking credit for the ceasefire deal announced between Israel and Hamas. https://t.co/ZLB2wvbM9d

— Raw Story (@RawStory) January 15, 2025

Biden smiled and answered, "Well, you know, this is the exact framework of the deal I proposed back in May. Exact. And we got the world to endorse it. Secondly, it's America's support for Israel that help them badly weaken Hamas and its backers and create the conditions for this deal. And thirdly, I knew this deal would have to be implemented by the next team, so i told my team to coordinate closely with the incoming team to make sure we're all speaking with the same voice, because that's what American presidents do."

Presidents worth a shit, anyway:

"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," Trump posted on Truth Social. "I am thrilled American and Israeli hostages will be returning home to be reunited with their families and loved ones."

Honestly, reporters are dumb as shit:

As Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Secretary of State Antony Blinken turned to leave the podium, another reporter shouted, "Who gets credit for this, Mr. President? You or Trump?" "Is that a joke?" Biden responded before leaving.

Commentary on  MSNBC pointed out it remains to be seen if the hostage swap will happen, based on the history of such announcements and ceasefire attempts.

I hope it works. I’m sure if it doesn’t, Trump will blame Biden.

Reporter: Do Donald Trump and his team deserve any credit for this?

KJP: What I can say is that the president got it done.. We were able to coordinate with the Trump transition team but this was a framework the president put out pic.twitter.com/9ip7ynUuVd

— Acyn (@Acyn) January 15, 2025

The devil is in the details:

Biden: The elements of this deal are what I laid out in detail this May, Phase one will last six weeks. It includes a full and complete cease fire, the withdrawal of Israeli forces from all the populated areas of Gaza, and and the release of a number of hostages held by Hamas pic.twitter.com/4v9dkSevzV

— Acyn (@Acyn) January 15, 2025

And suddenly I am less sanguine about its success:

Biden: This this is the ceasefire agreement I introduced last spring. Today, Hamas and Israel have agreed to that ceasefire agreement.. the road to this deal has not been easy. pic.twitter.com/e6a9Gr3Tbz

— Acyn (@Acyn) January 15, 2025

Biden: I'd also note this deal was developed and negotiated under my administration, but its terms will be implemented for the most part by the next administration. pic.twitter.com/PCEfoD0Va0

— Acyn (@Acyn) January 15, 2025

And there it is. The point of failure, and the point of refusal to accept responsibility for that failure.