Kamala Harris omits Trump’s name from ceasefire declaration

Former Vice President Kamala Harris praised President Donald Trump and his team for helping to secure the deal that led to the release of Israeli hostages held by Hamas — but she only referred to “president” and did not identify Trump by name in the statement.

“I am grateful and deeply encouraged that this ceasefire has brought long-awaited moments of joy and reunion – as 20 Israeli hostages are finally reunited with their loved ones and Palestinian families and the people of Gaza begin to receive desperately needed aid amid unimaginable suffering,” Harris said in the statement. statement.

Israel launched a war effort following the horrific Hamas terrorist attack of October 7, 2023, which included mass killings and kidnappings.

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Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris takes the stage before speaking at the Wiltern Theater on September 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

“Through diplomacy and perseverance, today is an important first step toward a brighter future. I commend the leaders and partners whose efforts made this agreement possible, including the President and his team,” Harris continued.

“Much remains to be done to secure lasting peace, guarantee the security and dignity of every innocent life, and build a future where Israelis and Palestinians can live side by side in freedom and security,” she concluded.

Last year, Trump won both the electoral college and the popular vote, beating Harris to the White House.

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U.S. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend Donald Trump’s inauguration ceremony in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Saül Loeb/Getty Images)

The 2024 Democratic presidential candidate launched a campaign blitz after President Joe Biden abandoned his re-election bid and endorsed her.

Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas attacked President Trump on Monday, tweet“Creating hell at home and then claiming to be the president of peace is evil.”

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But Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania gave: “Credit to @POTUS for a revolutionary ceasefire in this terrible war. »