Trump Meets Freed Hostage

In a powerful and emotional moment at the White House, President Donald J. Trump and First Lady Melania Trump personally welcomed home Edan Alexander, a U.S.-Israeli dual citizen and former IDF soldier, who was held captive by Hamas terrorists for nearly two full years.

Alexander was kidnapped during Hamas’s barbaric October 7, 2023, attack on Israel and spent 584 days in terrorist custody in Gaza. He was finally released in May—just as President Trump prepared for his high-stakes diplomatic tour across the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.

BREAKING: Edan says his treatment improved the moment Trump won the 2024 election.

“They moved me to a new place—a good place,” Alexander told President Trump. “They treated me really well.”

President Trump, taken aback, replied: “Oh, so they treated you better? Wow.”

Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, explained it bluntly:
“They were afraid of you, Mr. President.”

Trump didn’t hold back: “They weren’t too afraid of Biden.”

Alexander smiled: “No.”

A President Who Commands Respect on the World Stage

This moment underscored what many Americans already know—President Trump’s strength projects peace. When adversaries fear U.S. leadership, American lives are safer.

“It’s a terrible situation,” Trump said. “But when we won, things changed. And we’re proud that it helped.”

Family, Freedom, and the American Promise

Edan’s father, Adi Alexander, later spoke with Israeli news outlet Ynet, calling the White House meeting “excellent.”

“President Trump told Edan he had been very worried when all signs of life disappeared,” Adi said. “When news finally came through, he and Melania were overjoyed. He said Edan now has a bright future in America—and he will help him however he can.”

Trump vowed to keep fighting for the hostages still trapped in Gaza.

According to Adi, the president said what he always tells families—whether of survivors or the fallen:
“We’re going to close the deal.”

Why It Matters for American Seniors and Patriots

This isn’t just about one hostage. This is about restoring American strength and dignity on the world stage—something that seniors and veterans across the country know has been sorely lacking.

Under President Trump’s leadership:

• Terrorists backed down
• Allies trusted us again
• American lives were saved

The message to Hamas, and the world, was clear: When Trump is in charge, there are consequences.