Washington (Europe Brief News) – Following the announcement of a ceasefire between India and Pakistan, brokered under pressure from the United States, key figures within the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement have praised former President Donald Trump, with conservative strategist Joey Mannarino declaring him a “peace president.”
The accord was shared by Trump on his Truth Social platform at a time increased military chill between two countries armed with nukes and recent border fighting, missile launches, and drone missions. The competition increased because of a last month attack on Indian tourists that New Delhi blamed on Pakistan, although Islamabad has strongly denied those claims.
Why the Ceasefire Matters?
The ceasefire is a significant success for diplomacy in one of the most combustible areas of the globe. During his campaign in 2024, Trump vowed publicly he would bring the Russia-Ukraine conflict to an end on the first day of his tenure. Having taken a position in the midst of the Russia-Ukraine conflict, the administration of his has been exerting proactive measures to defuse other global crevices, as reported by Newsweek.
Trump’s foreign policy has consistently emphasised “peace through strength,” a doctrine his supporters argue has now yielded tangible results in South Asia.
Trump Announces the Deal
On Saturday morning, Trump posted on Truth Social:
“After a long night of talks mediated by the United States, I am pleased to announce that India and Pakistan have agreed to a FULL AND IMMEDIATE CEASEFIRE. Congratulations to both Countries on using Common Sense and Great Intelligence. Thank you for your attention to this matter!”
The announcement was met with immediate approval from Trump’s political base, who celebrated the move as evidence of his leadership in global diplomacy.
MAGA Movement Celebrates
Prominent Trump allies took to social media to applaud the ceasefire.
Joey Mannarino, a conservative commentator, wrote on X (formerly Twitter) in all capital letters:
“THE PEACE PRESIDENT IN FULL EFFECT!”
Retired U.S. General Michael Flynn, who briefly served as Trump’s national security adviser, echoed the sentiment, posting:
“THE PEACE PRESIDENCY. THIS IS WHAT AMERICANS NEED MORE OF.”
U.S. Diplomatic Efforts
A statement from U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio explained the role played by the U.S. in supporting of the agreement. He said in the past two days he and Vice President JD Vance had attended high-level meetings with Indian and Pakistani leaders, including:
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
- Minister of External Affairs, India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar
- Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Asim Munir.
The debates formed part of the discussion wherein Ajit Doval from India and Asim Malik from Pakistan ( both the National Security Advisors ) took part.
Rubio stated:
“I am pleased to announce the Governments of India and Pakistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire and to start talks on a broad set of issues at a neutral site. We commend Prime Ministers Modi and Sharif on their wisdom, prudence, and statesmanship in choosing the path of peace.”
Unclear Terms and Brokering Partners
A cessation of fire agreement has been achieved, although the terms remain secret. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar thanked Saudi Arabia and Turkey as the primary actors in securing the deal, to show that both countries lent a helping hand to facilitate a greater global effort from behind the scenes. By contrast, the situation with Ukraine continues to remain unsettled, although Trump promised earlier to settle the issue as quickly as possible. Still, Trump’s supporters view the deal between India and Pakistan as an indication of his ability to handle the serious diplomatic crisis.
Conclusion
For now, the MAGA movement is complementing Trump as a man of peaceful promises. How long this ceasefire will last or the potential for it to lead to stability in South Asia is ambiguous. But in the eyes of his base, this is another victory for the “peace president.”
