An open threat from Trump to Hamas: Release the hostages or there will be hell to pay.

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President-elect of the United States, Donald Trump, held a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida after Congress confirmed the victory in the 2024 presidential election. Addressing developments in the Middle East, Trump threatened Hamas with the words, "If you don't release the hostages by January 20, there will be hell to pay."

In his speech, Trump made significant statements regarding both domestic and foreign policy, addressing many critical issues from Syria to Gaza, and from Mexico to Russia. He reminded that during his first presidential term, he defeated the terrorist organization ISIS in Syria and withdrew a large portion of U.S. troops from the country. Responding to a question about the future of the 2,000 U.S. soldiers in Syria, Trump said, "I won't tell you because it's part of a military strategy. However, I can say that this is a situation related to Turkey."

"ERDOĞAN IS SOMEONE I RESPECT"

Trump stated that he is a friend of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, saying, "He is someone I respect. I think he respects me too."

OPENLY THREATENED HAMAS

Referring to the hostages in the Gaza Strip, Trump indicated that if the hostages are not released when he takes office, there will be hell to pay in the Middle East, stating, "This will not be good for Hamas, and frankly, it won't be good for anyone."

"THE NAME OF THE GULF OF MEXICO SHOULD BE CHANGED"

Trump proposed changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to "Gulf of America." He argued that this change would symbolize the U.S.'s influence in the region, while also calling for increased border security with Mexico and preventing illegal immigration, reiterating the threat of imposing tariffs otherwise.

"WARNING THAT WAR COULD ESCALATE"

Making statements regarding the Russia-Ukraine War, Trump warned that the war could escalate. Criticizing President Joe Biden's diplomatic approach, Trump said the war could become "much more complex." Expressing that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to talk, Trump stated that such a meeting would not be appropriate before he takes office, saying, "This war should never have happened. If I were president, it definitely wouldn't have happened."

TARGETED THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION

Trump targeted Biden's foreign policy strategies, stating that he has failed in the crises in Afghanistan, Syria, and Ukraine. Claiming that Biden's chaotic withdrawal from Afghanistan emboldened Russia, Trump said, "Now the world is on fire."