In a surprising turn of events, Brett McGurk, who served as the National Security Council coordinator for the Middle East and North Africa during the Biden administration, has lauded President Trump for his adept handling of the conflict with Iran.
McGurk's commendation came during an appearance on CNN with Anderson Cooper, where he expressed admiration for the President's national security team in light of the recent ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
According to RedState, McGurk stated, Bottom line, this is about the best place we can be. I give extremely high marks to this national security team and President Trump for managing this crisis and getting where we are.
His remarks suggest a potential ripple effect in foreign policy, hinting at the possibility of a ceasefire with Gaza as well. This acknowledgment from a former Biden advisor underscores the effectiveness of the current administration's approach to international diplomacy.
McGurk further elaborated on the diplomatic opportunities that have emerged, stating, Theres a chance for diplomacy here. Not only on the Iran side, but also in Gaza. Those talks are also going on back channel in Cairo, theres a Hamas delegation there. Try to get that ceasefire in place. And you can come out of this in a place that is far better than we would have anticipated 10 nights ago.
This sentiment reflects a broader recognition of the administration's strategy of peace through strength, a principle that has long been championed by conservatives.
Anderson Cooper, too, appeared astonished by the rapid developments, remarking, I keep using the term remarkable, but it is just an extraordinary turn of events just in the last 24 hours. The ceasefire announcement by President Trump, shared on Truth Social, further solidified the administration's diplomatic success. "Congratulations to everyone!" Trump declared. "It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total ceasefire ... for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered ENDED!"
This praise from McGurk marks a significant departure from his previous criticisms of President Trump's foreign policy. In 2019, McGurk resigned in protest over the President's decision to withdraw troops from Syria, later writing a scathing op-ed in the Washington Post.
At that time, McGurk had declared, Donald Trump is not a Commander-in-Chief. He makes impulsive decisions with no knowledge or deliberation. He sends military personnel into harms way with no backing. He blusters and then leaves our allies exposed when adversaries call his bluff or he confronts a hard phone call.
The recent developments in the Middle East, however, have demonstrated a stark contrast to McGurk's earlier assertions. The successful negotiation of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran represents a foreign policy triumph that eluded previous administrations.
This achievement not only highlights the effectiveness of President Trump's leadership but also serves as a testament to the potential of conservative principles in navigating complex international conflicts.
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