'Hold on, I'm going to say something positive about Trump': Hillary Clinton stuns crowd at 92NY

NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton offered rare praise for President Donald Trump’s approach to the conflict in Gaza, describing his administration’s 20-point proposal as the most realistic framework currently available for moving the region toward peace.

Speaking at an event hosted by The New Yorker at 92NY, Clinton said the plan provides a pathway to Israeli security, Gaza’s reconstruction and a form of Palestinian self-determination. Her comments mark a notable departure from many Democratic critics who have opposed Trump’s Middle East policies.

Hillary Clinton says Trump's plan offers a path forward

During the discussion, New Yorker editor David Remnick questioned whether a two-state solution remains achievable, arguing that political realities on both the Israeli and Palestinian sides have made such an outcome increasingly difficult.

Clinton responded by suggesting that while the future remains uncertain, Trump’s proposal deserves serious consideration.“You might be, but you might not be,” Clinton said.

“And here’s why. I’m going to say something positive about Trump, so hold on.” She continued, “Trump’s 20-point plan for Gaza is actually a pathway to security for Israel, reconstruction for Gaza, and the possibility of self-determination, however defined, for the Palestinians.”

Clinton argued that opposition to the proposal is often tied to its association with Trump rather than its contents. “There are a lot of people who reject it because Trump did it, but it’s the only game in town. There’s nothing else,” she said.

Clinton said the plan should be viewed as a comprehensive framework rather than a proposal focused solely on disarmament and reconstruction, arguing that its broader provisions could provide a pathway toward a lasting resolution.

She said, "But if you really took the whole approach that is embodied in that 20-point plan, and I know there are people who are working to try to move forward on that, there is a glimmer of a possible path forward.”

Trump administration continues pursuit of Gaza framework

The Trump administration unveiled its 20-point Gaza proposal late last year as part of broader efforts to reshape the region after months of conflict.

The framework calls for the surrender of weapons by militant groups, governance reforms, reconstruction efforts and the redevelopment of Gaza’s economy. It also outlines provisions intended to establish the territory as a secure and demilitarized zone while creating conditions for long-term stability.

One section of the proposal states, “If both sides agree to this proposal, the war will immediately end. Israeli forces will withdraw to the agreed-upon line to prepare for a hostage release.”

The administration also established a Board of Peace, chaired by Trump, tasked with coordinating international support and overseeing implementation efforts.

According to the White House, the board’s mission is to provide “strategic oversight, mobilizing international resources, and ensuring accountability as Gaza transitions from conflict to peace and development.”