White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt faced pointed questions from reporters today regarding President Trump’s proposed plan for Gaza, which has sparked debate over its alignment with the president’s long-standing criticism of foreign entanglements and nation-building.
The plan, which aims to rebuild Gaza while avoiding direct U.S. military involvement, has drawn skepticism from both domestic and international observers.
When pressed on whether the plan contradicts President Trump’s historical opposition to foreign interventions, Leavitt firmly rejected the premise.
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“The president has not committed to putting boots on the ground in Gaza,” she stated. “He has also said that the United States is not going to pay for the rebuilding of Gaza. His administration is going to work with our partners in the region to reconstruct this area.”
Leavitt emphasized that the plan reflects President Trump’s unconventional approach to problem-solving. “This is an out-of-the-box idea—that’s who President Trump is. That’s why the American people elected him,” she said. “His goal is lasting peace in the Middle East for all people in the region.”
She argued that decades of failed policies in the Middle East necessitated a fresh approach. “We’ve had the same people pushing the same solutions to this problem for decades,” Leavitt said. “It’s been made very clear to the president that the United States needs to be involved in this rebuilding effort to ensure stability in the region for all people. But that does not mean boots on the ground in Gaza, and it does not mean American taxpayers will be funding this effort.”
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When asked whether the president had ruled out sending American troops to Gaza, Leavitt clarified that no such commitment had been made. “The president has not committed to that just yet,” she said, adding that the administration is focused on diplomatic and humanitarian solutions rather than military involvement.
Leavitt also addressed concerns about the lack of support from key regional players, including Jordan, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia, who have expressed reservations about the plan. She revealed that President Trump has been actively engaging with leaders in the region to build consensus. “The president has been socializing this idea for quite some time,” she said. “He’s been thinking about this. He said in his remarks last night that this was not a decision or an announcement made lightly.”
Leavitt highlighted the president’s recent diplomatic efforts, including calls with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, King Abdullah II of Jordan, the King of Bahrain, and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. “The president has made it very clear that he expects our partners in the region, particularly Egypt and Jordan, to accept Palestinian refugees temporarily so that we can rebuild their homes,” she said.
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To underscore the urgency of the situation, Leavitt referenced images of Gaza aired by Fox News, describing the territory as “an uninhabitable place for human beings.” She painted a grim picture of the current conditions in Gaza, citing a lack of running water, electricity, and basic infrastructure. “Do you really think that families can live their dreams in a region that looks like this?” she asked.
Leavitt also mentioned the recent visit to Gaza by Steve Witkoff, the president’s special envoy, who returned with firsthand accounts of the dire humanitarian crisis. “The president made this decision with a humanitarian heart for all people in the region,” she said.
While the plan has faced criticism from some quarters, Leavitt defended it as a bold and necessary step toward achieving lasting peace in the Middle East. She reiterated that the administration’s approach prioritizes collaboration with regional partners and avoids the pitfalls of past interventions. “This is about stability, security, and a better future for all people in the region,” she said.
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