In the period following his presidency, Joe Biden couldn’t resist one last commendation—not for his own achievements, but for the accomplishments of the man who defeated his successor in the election. With a Gaza ceasefire newly established under Donald Trump’s oversight, Biden and Antony Blinken, who penned a thread on X regarding the ceasefire, have stepped up to the podium, asserting that their “groundwork” deserves part of the credit. It’s a statement as expected as it is telling: In Washington, even in setbacks, there’s often a bid for acknowledgment in triumph.

(1/12) In Gaza today, the guns are largely silent. If all proceeds as planned, the remaining Israeli hostages will return home. Palestinians will receive the relief they greatly need and deserve. Nothing can eliminate the pain and loss of the past two years. But there is genuine hope of…

— Antony Blinken (@ABlinken) October 11, 2025

Nevertheless, Joe Biden himself issued a statement praising President Trump and his team for their efforts in securing a “renewed ceasefire deal over the finish line.”