House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivered strong praise Monday for President Donald Trump’s recent diplomatic accomplishments, declaring that Trump “has accomplished what others have only talked about or tried and failed to do.” Speaking during a press conference, Johnson cited Trump’s address to Israel’s Knesset and his role in brokering a historic peace agreement as proof of America’s renewed global leadership.
Johnson opened by referencing Trump’s Knesset speech and imminent participation in a peace summit in Egypt. He framed the moment as a turning point: “Today marks the historic dawn of a new Middle East,” he said, also invoking Columbus Day to draw a parallel between founding-era symbolism and Trump’s foreign policy revival.
Turning to the peace deal itself, Johnson emphasized that for the first time in more than two years, no living Israeli hostages remain buried in Hamas tunnels. He praised Trump’s bold push to secure the release of all 20 surviving hostages, calling it a feat “only possible under the leadership and strength and fortitude of President Donald J. Trump.”
Johnson framed the development as more than a diplomatic success—it’s a reaffirmation of American might. “President Trump is demonstrating that America’s strength delivers,” he said, adding that the perception of a powerful United States is crucial for deterring “terrorists and tyrants.”
With both domestic and international attention focused on the deal, Johnson stressed that Trump’s actions have reshaped the narrative. Where past presidents met obstacles, Johnson says Trump delivered results—restoring hope to allies and signaling a new era in diplomacy.
