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Democrats Praise Trump for Gaza Peace Breakthrough—but Refuse to Join GOP’s Push for Nobel Prize-groot

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President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on October 9, 2025.

Democrats Acknowledge Trump’s Role in Gaza Ceasefire Deal but Avoid Backing Nobel Push

US President Donald Trump speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the White House on October 9, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters

Several Democratic senators cautiously praised President Donald Trump on Thursday for playing a key role in securing “phase one” of a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, though they warned that the deal still faces significant hurdles before it can be fully implemented.

Senator Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said he is waiting to see concrete results before celebrating.

“I’m waiting to exhale,” Blumenthal said, adding that if Hamas follows through on releasing Israeli hostages, Trump will deserve credit along with others who helped reach the agreement. “There are still obstacles ahead, and I hope they can be overcome.”

While some Republicans have already argued that Trump should receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in the negotiations, Democrats avoided endorsing that idea so soon after the announcement.

“There will be plenty of time later to decide what awards or recognition global leaders should receive,” Blumenthal said when asked whether he would support nominating Trump for the Nobel Prize.

Democrats Offer Praise—but with Caution

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin said the agreement was a positive step, but emphasized that it will only matter if it succeeds.

“If it works, then he deserves credit. It’s off to a good start,” Durbin said.
On the Nobel question, he added: “Let’s not get ahead of ourselves. We’re just at the beginning of a peace plan. I want it to work—let’s watch and see.”

Virginia Senator Tim Kaine also acknowledged the significance of the breakthrough.

“I applaud President Trump and his team,” he said. “But we still have to see how it unfolds—ending the war, releasing hostages, delivering aid, and then moving to the next chapter.”

The ceasefire announcement came Wednesday night through Trump’s Truth Social account.

“Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” Trump wrote. “ALL Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their troops to an agreed line. This is the first step toward lasting peace.”

Pam Bondi, US attorney general, from left, US President Donald Trump, and Kristi Noem, secretary of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS), during a roundtable on Antifa in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Trump instructed members of his cabinet to move to declare Antifa a foreign terrorist organization at an event that highlighted his efforts to crack down on the loose collective of far left-wing groups. Photographer: Francis Chung/Politico/Bloomberg via Getty Images

Reactions from Israel and Congress

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was expected to convene his security cabinet Thursday to vote on the agreement, followed by a full government session to formalize approval. Two Israeli officials told CNN that a ceasefire in Gaza would begin once the deal is ratified.

On Capitol Hill, Republican lawmakers praised the agreement but stressed that the process is far from complete.

Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina called the deal a “major breakthrough on a human level”, but warned that phase two—which involves disarming Hamas—will be far more difficult.

“Disarmament has to be done in a way that Hamas can never again threaten Palestinians or Israelis,” he said.
Graham added that Trump brought both sides to the table “through sheer will and personality.”

Asked whether Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize, Graham replied:

“I thought he already deserved it for previous accomplishments. This is a ceasefire—let’s see what happens next.”

Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott expressed skepticism about Hamas’ intentions.

“They’ve never followed through before, right? But you always hope,” Scott said. “This could be good for the people of Gaza and hopefully give them a chance at a better future.”

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