While the carefully worded and often begrudging statements from her co-hosts on ‘The View’ were crafted to avoid giving any substantive credit, Alyssa Farah Griffin at least broke from the liberal media pack to acknowledge a monumental truth. In the face of a press corps largely intent on downplaying or outright ignoring the achievement, Griffin offered a sliver of objectivity. She correctly identified the successful negotiation for the return of Israeli hostages as a “massive diplomatic achievement,” a stark contrast to the muted and qualified responses that typically emanate from the mainstream media when confronted with a win for President Donald Trump.
Griffin, to her partial credit, stated, “Whether you like Trump or not, I think he, I think [Special Envoy] Steve Witkoff, and I think Jared Kushner do deserve credit for this deal.” This admission, however, must be viewed in the context of a much larger promise. It is a promise that now hangs in the air, testing the integrity of her word against the pervasive pressure of her show’s liberal milieu. Her current praise, while welcome, is simply not what she pledged. The world was given a far more concrete and visually significant commitment.
This is not merely about giving credit; it is about honoring a publicly made vow. Back in January, Alyssa Farah Griffin looked directly into the camera and made an unambiguous pledge. She declared, “If he gets the Israeli hostages out, I promise I will wear a MAGA hat for one day on the show, and say, ‘Thank you for doing it.’” The condition has been met. The “impossible” has been made possible through the relentless diplomacy and tough negotiation of the Trump administration. The hostages are free. Therefore, the performance of her promise is now due.
Flashback: Alyssa Farah Griffin promised to wear a MAGA hat on The View if Trump gets the American hostages back from Hamas.
Time to put up or shut up, Alyssa!pic.twitter.com/iISeEL49YL
— MRC NewsBusters (@newsbusters) October 13, 2025
The liberal media, including the other hosts of ‘The View,’ have a well-documented history of moving goalposts and finding excuses to avoid acknowledging President Trump’s successes. They prevaricate, they qualify, and they distract. Now, Alyssa Farah Griffin stands at a crossroads. Will she succumb to the same institutional bias that demands Trump never be visibly celebrated? Or will she be a woman of her word and fulfill the promise she made to her audience? The MAGA hat is not just a piece of campaign apparel; in this context, it is a symbol of keeping one’s word and giving credit where it is undeniably due.
My reflections on the peace deal between Israel & Hamas. The President & his team deserve tremendous credit for this historic diplomatic achievement, the return of the hostages, & end to bloodshed. Pray this peace holds. 🙏🎗️ pic.twitter.com/bXvP8TQVDl
— Alyssa Farah Griffin (@Alyssafarah) October 13, 2025
The American people are watching. Supporters of President Trump, who have grown accustomed to a media landscape that consistently dismisses their victories, are watching. This is a moment of truth that transcends partisan politics. It is a simple question of integrity. President Trump and his team delivered. They achieved what many said could not be done. Now, the ball is in Alyssa Farah Griffin’s court. The world is waiting for her to uphold her end of the bargain and publicly don the MAGA hat, a tangible testament to a promise kept and a presidential promise delivered.
h/t: Steadfast and Loyal
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