Democrats want Gaza peace but oppose Trump’s Ukraine plan

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During a Fox News Channel’s “Ingraham Angle” appearance, White House National Security Adviser Michael Waltz highlighted what he sees as a paradox in Democratic policy positions. He pointed out that the same Democratic leaders, including President Biden and Vice President Harris, who have been vocal advocates for a Gaza ceasefire are now expressing opposition to Trump’s potential role in ending the Ukraine conflict.

The National Security Adviser emphasized that during Trump’s presidency, there were no foreign invasions, suggesting that Putin responds to displays of strength. He argued that Trump’s approach of combining firm diplomacy with a willingness to confront global leaders like Putin, Xi, and Kim Jong-un has proven effective.

Mike Waltz:
This war is horrific and I think we've lost sight of that — of the thousands of people dying a day. I find it ridiculous that so many people who were pounding the table for a ceasefire in Gaza are suddenly aghast that President Trump would demand one in Ukraine. pic.twitter.com/6DDmBL3LmI

— Major Anthony Jones (@majorbrainpain) February 21, 2025

Addressing the ongoing situation in Gaza, Waltz maintained a firm stance on the elimination of Hamas. “[T]he same party that has been pounding the table and waving their hands in the air for a ceasefire, demanding it, including Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, what have you, in Gaza, is now completely opposed to President Trump being the president of peace and ending the war in Ukraine.”

During a subsequent appearance on NewsNation’s “On Balance,” host Leland Vittert pressed Waltz on the specifics of U.S. support for Israel’s military actions against Hamas. Waltz outlined several potential scenarios, suggesting that Hamas leadership might seek refuge elsewhere, given their isolation and lack of support from traditional allies.

Five minutes of incoming Trump National Security Advisor Mike Waltz tearing into Blinken and Jake Sullivan, and the entire "Appease & Contain" worldview that has brought chaos to the world since 2008. He likes deterrence. Good. pic.twitter.com/JEBrkQhowm

— Saul Sadka (@Saul_Sadka) November 12, 2024

“Well, there [are] a number of options, and those discussions are ongoing. Heck, somewhere in between. Maybe some of their senior leadership sees now that they have no option, Hezbollah is not coming to save them, Iran is in a weakened state, Assad has fallen, they are completely isolated. Perhaps, they go to Iran, go to some other place. But, at the end of the day, they won’t rule Gaza. And we will certainly support Israel in that regard,” Waltz explained, reaffirming U.S. commitment to supporting Israel’s security objectives.