WATCH: Witkoff reveals Trump shed a tear upon meeting freed Israeli hostages in the White House

U.S. Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff recounted a remarkable story, saying President Trump described his meeting with the freed Israeli hostages as the best moment of his White House experience.


“President Trump pulled me aside – I saw the tears – he doesn’t like anyone to see the tears and he said to me ‘this is the greatest day I’ve ever had in the White House’”

Steve Witkoff in conversation with Erin Molan pic.twitter.com/r6CF4dyl0U

— Erin Molan (@Erin_Molan) January 16, 2026

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