Having Donald Trump fly there had to put more pressure on them to do what they said they were going to do and help almost guarantee or secure or have a better chance of hostages being released. I don't think it's grandstanding. I think it was a smart move of diplomacy when you're dealing with a terrorist organization. Unquestionably, number one, I think President Trump deeply wanted to be there to celebrate, to celebrate their release, to celebrate this groundbreaking victory. (22:55–23:00)
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Asserts that Trump's visit to Israel was a strategic diplomatic decision in negotiations with Hamas.
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