Trump isn’t playing around as he prepares to take office. He’s willing to show America’s strength at every chance he gets.
And Donald Trump lobs a threat at this foreign enemy that has them shaking in their boots.
Trump Issues Stark Warning on Hostage Crisis as Inauguration Nears
President-elect Donald Trump has once again sent a chilling message to Hamas, reiterating that “all hell will break out” if the hostages still held in Gaza are not freed by the time he takes office on January 20. With just two weeks remaining until his inauguration, Trump’s remarks emphasize the gravity of the situation and his readiness to take decisive action.
The warning, originally issued in early December, was addressed at the Hamas terrorist organization, which has continued to hold 96 hostages since the October 2023 attacks. Among these, only 50 are still believed to be alive, including three American citizens.
Speaking alongside Steve Witkoff, his special envoy to the Middle East, Trump reiterated his firm stance. Witkoff, who has been involved in cease-fire negotiations alongside officials from the Biden administration and leaders from Egypt, Qatar, Israel, and Hamas, stood by as Trump doubled down on his threat.
“If those hostages aren’t back – I don’t want to hurt your negotiation – if they’re not back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East,” Trump declared, directly referencing Witkoff’s ongoing efforts.
🚨BREAKING: President Trump warns, “If those hostages aren’t back by the time I get into office, all hell will break out in the Middle East. And it will not be good for Hamas. And it will not be good frankly for anyone.”
pic.twitter.com/m2lUJi0xF1— Benny Johnson (@bennyjohnson) January 7, 2025
Pressed by reporters on what he meant by “all hell will break out,” Trump refused to elaborate. “Do I have to define it for you?” he asked. “I don’t have to say any more, but that’s what it is.”
Witkoff, meanwhile, expressed cautious optimism. He confirmed plans to head to the Middle East to continue cease-fire talks, noting that progress had been made but acknowledging the immense challenges ahead.
“I think that we’ve had some really great progress. And I’m really hopeful that by the inaugural, we’ll have some good things to announce on behalf of the president,” Witkoff said.
“I actually believe that we’re working in tandem in a really good way. But it’s the president – his reputation, the things that he has said that are driving this negotiation and so, hopefully, it’ll all work out and we’ll save some lives.”
The hostage crisis, which began in the aftermath of the October 7, 2023, attacks, has dragged on for over 15 months. Despite a renewed sense of hope during the holiday season, negotiators have yet to finalize a deal.
The lack of progress has fueled mounting frustration as the number of hostages k*lled in captivity continues to rise.
Hamas is believed to be holding 50 hostages alive, while 38 have reportedly been k*lled in captivity, and at least seven others are presumed to have died in the initial October attacks.
Trump’s track record of strength on the international stage has been a cornerstone of his foreign policy. Throughout his first term, he demonstrated a willingness to challenge America’s adversaries head-on, from sanctioning Iran to brokering peace agreements in the Middle East.
His blunt warnings to Hamas reflect this same resolve, signaling that his administration will take a hardline approach if necessary to protect American lives and uphold national security.
For Trump, projecting power is not just a strategy – it’s a message to foreign adversaries that the United States will not waver in the face of threats.
This is certainly a breath of fresh air after four years of President Joe Biden, who many times let our foreign enemies walk all over us. Thankfully Trump will not let anything like that happen under his administration.
The Conservative Column will keep you up to date on any updates regarding the hostage situation in Gaza.
