Posted on 01/20/25
| News Source: CNN
With the families of hostages held in Gaza standing behind him, President Donald Trump reiterated his promise to bring them home.
Trump, speaking to a crowd of supporters in Capital One Arena on Monday, said he has had conversations with the families. Earlier, his US special envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff said the newly-inaugurated president would also meet with them today.
“And some of them are just saying, ‘No, my son is gone. But please, just bring home his body,’” Trump said.
He also referenced the hostages that were released on Sunday as part of ceasefire deal that was finalized last week.
“We never stopped praying for you, and we’re so glad that you’re reunited with your friends and families,” Trump said.
“Should have never happened,” he added, referring to the October 7 attack by Hamas on Israel.