US President Donald Trump holds a signed resolution, during the inaugural Board of Peace meeting at the U.S. Institute of Peace in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 19, 2026. (REUTERS/Kevin Lamarque)
Trump takes credit for captive returns on Oct 7 anniversary
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Marking the third anniversary of the October 7 attacks, US President Donald Trump issued a statement on Truth Social bragging about his role in bringing home captives held in Gaza, asserting that his efforts were directly responsible for reuniting captives with their families.
In a post commemorating the anniversary, Trump described October 7 as "one of the darkest and most evil days in the history of Israel," pointing to the murder and kidnapping of innocent civilians.
However, Trump quickly pivoted to highlighting his own intervention, taking full credit for the return of captives: "I fought relentlessly to bring the hostages home, and reunite them with their loved ones, and I did, both the living and the dead!"
While honoring the memory of those killed and recognizing the enduring pain of survivors and hostage families, Trump used the anniversary platform to elevate his own self-proclaimed accomplishments in resolving the captives crisis.
Concluding his message, Trump pledged that "we will NEVER forget October 7th" and asserted that his administration would consistently stand against "the forces of Terror and Evil."
The statement underscores Trump's continued practice of placing his personal actions and leadership at the center of major international political and security developments.
