As Joe Biden transitions into his post-presidency phase, he couldn’t resist offering a nod of acknowledgment—not for his own achievements, but for the accomplishments of the man who unseated his successor in the latest election. With a newly established ceasefire in Gaza under the careful supervision of Donald Trump, Biden, alongside Antony Blinken, took the opportunity to publicly assert that their prior “groundwork” played a significant role in this success. This claim, while expected, sheds light on the intricate dance of credit-sharing that often defines Washington’s political landscape.

In an unexpected move, Biden issued a statement lauding President Trump and his team for their efforts in bringing a “renewed ceasefire deal over the finish line.” This gesture underscores the continual interplay of legacy and acknowledgement within the corridors of power.

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

— Antony Blinken (@ABlinken) October 11, 2025

Yet Joe Biden himself released a statement commending President Trump and his team for their work to get a “renewed ceasefire deal over the finish line.”