Democrats are not waking up. They are growing more radical than ever.
That’s why a top Democrat in Congress has launched an attack on Trump out of nowhere.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sharply criticized President Donald Trump’s approach to the Israel-Hamas conflict, urging an immediate increase in humanitarian assistance to Gaza. “During the first six months of Donald Trump’s time in office, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached a breaking point, hostages are still being held by Hamas despite the President’s promise they would be released and the pre-existing ceasefire the administration inherited has been breached,” Jeffries stated in a press release issued on Friday.
He pressed for the reinstatement of the ceasefire agreement established under former President Joe Biden. “It is imperative that humanitarian aid be surged into Gaza immediately, the remaining Israeli hostages be released and the ceasefire negotiated by the Biden administration restored,” his statement continued. “We need a just and lasting peace.”
Efforts by the United States to resolve the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict in Gaza continue. On Monday, Steve Witkoff, Trump’s special envoy for peace missions, declared that the U.S. would step back from Gaza ceasefire negotiations, citing frustrations with Hamas.
The call to end the Middle East conflict, which has led to widespread starvation in Gaza due to disrupted aid deliveries, is not limited to the U.S. Over 30 nations issued a joint statement on Monday, demanding an immediate halt to the war and the release of all remaining hostages.
“The starvation and death of Palestinian children and civilians in an ongoing war zone is unacceptable,” Jeffries said. “The Trump administration has the ability to bring an end to this humanitarian crisis. They must act now.”
Biden’s Foreign Policy Failures and Unfair Democratic Criticism of Trump
The presidency of Joe Biden was been marked by significant foreign policy challenges, with the chaotic 2021 Afghanistan withdrawal standing out as a defining moment that many Americans view as a catastrophic failure. The rushed exit from Afghanistan, culminating in the fall of Kabul to the Taliban, resulted in the deaths of 13 U.S. service members and over 170 Afghan civilians in a suicide bombing at Kabul’s airport. This disaster, coupled with the abandonment of American citizens and Afghan allies, has fueled widespread criticism of Biden’s foreign policy competence.
A 2023 White House report attempted to shift blame to the Trump administration’s Doha Agreement, which set a May 2021 withdrawal deadline, arguing that Biden inherited an untenable situation. However, critics argue that Biden’s decision to proceed with the withdrawal, despite warnings from military advisors and allies, and his administration’s failure to adequately plan for contingencies, exacerbated the chaos.
The Afghanistan debacle has left a lasting stain on Biden’s legacy, with many Americans questioning the administration’s ability to manage national security crises. The rapid collapse of the Afghan government, the Taliban’s swift takeover, and the harrowing scenes of Afghans clinging to departing U.S. planes demonstrated a lack of foresight and preparation.
Republican lawmakers, such as House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul, have called the withdrawal a “catastrophic failure of epic proportions,” arguing that the Biden administration ignored intelligence and military advice, prioritizing optics over security. Even some Democrats, like Rep. Seth Moulton, expressed frustration with the “haphazard” execution, noting that earlier evacuations could have mitigated the disaster.
Polls indicate that while most Americans supported ending the war in Afghanistan, a majority disapproved of how Biden handled the withdrawal. The chaotic images and loss of life eroded trust in his leadership, with approval ratings taking a significant hit. This perception of failure has led many to view Democratic critiques of Trump’s foreign policy, such as those from House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict, as lacking credibility. The argument is that Democrats, having overseen what many consider one of America’s worst foreign policy blunders, are poorly positioned to criticize Trump’s approach to international affairs.
Trump’s foreign policy, while controversial, is often viewed by supporters as projecting strength. His administration’s Doha Agreement, though criticized for its flaws, was part of an “America First” approach that prioritized reducing U.S. military commitments abroad. Trump’s decision to reduce troops in Germany and his reluctance to criticize Russia’s Vladimir Putin drew backlash, but supporters argue his policies avoided new wars and maintained a hardline stance against adversaries like China. The Biden administration’s struggles, particularly in Afghanistan, have led many to question whether Democrats can credibly challenge Trump’s record, especially as they navigate ongoing crises like the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Jeffries’ recent criticism of Trump’s handling of the Gaza crisis highlights the Democratic strategy of focusing on humanitarian concerns and ceasefire negotiations. However, the Afghanistan withdrawal’s fallout is a tough pill to swallow to this day. The Biden administration’s inability to prevent the rapid Taliban takeover and its failure to evacuate all Americans and allies have led many to view Democratic foreign policy critiques as hollow.
