She refuses to credit Donald Trump for the ceasefire, noting it could have been achieved long ago.

“Well, no, I don't because this is the same ceasefire that could have been agreed upon over a year ago and it wasn't.”

He believes Donald Trump successfully pressured Hamas and neighboring countries into a ceasefire through a policy of strength.

“that is a direct result of peace through strength. As president Teddy Roosevelt said, you know, you talk softly but you carry a big stick.”

He credits Trump with successfully pressuring Netanyahu to accept the ceasefire through a clear and determined strategy.

“I think the major element that dictated the success of of the stage until now was a determination of Trump to make it happen without diving into all of the details because the the contour was clear. He basically bent Netanyahu like a rubber door.”

He contends that Donald Trump is responsible for the prolonged conflict and the sacrifice of hostages because he did not act sooner to end the war.

“I blame him or say that he's responsible to a great extent that the prime minister of Israel and the government of Israel could pursue and could violate the agreement.”

Donald Trump's diplomatic efforts, characterized by peace through strength, have successfully created conditions that render Middle Eastern conflicts manageable.

“Then Trump comes in and he basically says peace through strength. Israel, you want to take out Iran's nuclear situation? Go ahead. On day 12, we'll drop a couple bombs, wrap that thing up real quick. You have your pager operation with Hezbollah. Basically allowing them to take care of business.”