Donald Trump 'Going to Win Nobel Peace Prize': GOP Reacts to Ceasefire
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Republican lawmakers expressed admiration for President Donald Trump after he announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran.
Trump proclaimed in a post on his social media platform Truth Social on Tuesday that the ceasefire is in place.
"THE CEASEFIRE IS NOW IN EFFECT," the president wrote. "PLEASE DO NOT VIOLATE IT! DONALD J. TRUMP, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!"
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed that Israel had accepted Trump's ceasefire proposal.
Several GOP figures, including Senator Katie Britt of Alabama, said Trump's actions merit a Nobel Peace Prize. She credited his leadership and what she called an "America First" approach for ending the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 21, 2025, following the announcement that the U.S. had bombed nuclear sites in Iran.
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 21, 2025, following the announcement that the U.S. had bombed nuclear sites in Iran.
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Why It Matters
Trump's ceasefire announcement followed nearly two weeks of escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran, which raised fears of a wider war.
Over the weekend, Trump intervened in the conflict and struck Iran's nuclear infrastructure with 30,000-pound "bunker buster" bombs. Congressional leaders and protesters nationwide had warned military intervention by Washington could risk a third U.S. war in the Middle East this century.
What To Know
GOP praise quickly poured in for the president.
"President Trump is going to win the Nobel Peace Prize no doubt," Britt said on Fox News' Hannity. "You look at what he has done with the Congo in Rwanda, you look at where he is with Pakistan and India, and what he has done there, and then you look at this."
Trump has achieved "what everyone talked about but nobody thought was possible," the senator said.
"He has a brought piece to a region that needed stability…That's what we saw today, and look, Democrats do not know what to say. Their silence has never been louder…I think it's because President Trump just keeps winning and they don't know what to do," she added.
Katie Britt: "President Trump is gonna win the Nobel Peace Prize. No doubt." pic.twitter.com/5QPZl63isk — Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) June 24, 2025
South Carolina Republican Nancy Mace said on X that Trump "did what Biden and Obama could NEVER do."
She added in another post: "PEACE THROUGH STRENGTH."
Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina told Hannity that in a "few hours" Trump "reversed the damage done to America by Biden's withdrawal from Afghanistan."
He called Trump's decision to strike Iran's nuclear facilities "bold and brilliant."
"President Trump let every other adversary in the world know Joe Biden doesn't live in the White House anymore," Graham said.
Republican Representative Andy Ogles of Tennessee said on X that Trump "pursued peace through strength every step of the way."
"While some mocked and scorned him, he delivered again and again," Ogles wrote. "Now, he's single-handedly bringing peace to the Middle East. No question, the greatest foreign policy mind in American history is Donald J. Trump."
Vice President JD Vance said Trump's ceasefire announcement "is a historic moment and a massive step toward lasting peace in the Middle East."
"Thanks to President Trump's bold leadership, the Iranian nuclear program has been obliterated and the 12 Day War is over," Vance said on X.
However, according to The Times of Israel, Iran fired two ballistic missile on Tuesday after the ceasefire was supposed to be in effect.
Israel's defense minister ordered his military to "respond forcefully to Iran's violation of the ceasefire."
What People Are Saying
The Israeli government said in a statement confirming reports that it had agreed to a ceasefire proposal: "Israel thanks President Trump and the United States for their support in defense and their participation in eliminating the Iranian nuclear threat.
"In light of achieving the objectives of the operation, and in full coordination with President Trump, Israel has agreed to the president's proposal for a bilateral cease-fire.
"In Operation Rising Lion, the State of Israel achieved great historical achievements and placed itself on a par with the world powers.
"This is a tremendous success for the people of Israel and its fighters who removed the two existential threats to our state, and ensured the eternity of Israel."
Israeli Army spokesperson Brigadier General Effie Defrin said in a television address on Tuesday: "The Chief of Staff instructed all of the army to maintain a high level of alertness and preparedness for a powerful response to any violation of the ceasefire.
I want to stress that at this stage there is no change to the Home Front command instructions. The instructions must be obeyed. The danger persists."
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi earlier posted to X that were was "NO 'agreement' on any ceasefire or cessation of military operations."
"However, provided that the Israeli regime stops its illegal aggression against the Iranian people no later than 4 am Tehran time, we have no intention to continue our response afterwards," Araghchi said.
"The final decision on the cessation of our military operations will be made later."
Araghchi said in a follow up post: "The military operations of our powerful Armed Forces to punish Israel for its aggression continued until the very last minute, at 4am.
"Together with all Iranians, I thank our brave Armed Forces who remain ready to defend our dear country until their last drop of blood, and who responded to any attack by the enemy until the very last minute."
What Happens Next
Doubts remain over whether Trump's proclaimed ceasefire between Israel and Iran will hold, especially with reports emerging that it has already been violated.
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