Administration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., 2024

Remarks in an Exchange With Reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland

November 27, 2024

Cessation of Hostilities Between Israel and Hizballah in Lebanon

Q. Mr. President, what does this mean for getting the rest of the hostages home, sir? The hostages. What does today mean for the rest of the hostages to come home? The President. A lot of pressure on Hamas to set them free.

Q. If you would come closer, sir, you could—you could hear us better and vice versa. How are you feeling today with the announcement, sir?

The President. Good, just like I told you today.

President-elect Donald J. Trump

Q. Is Trump starting a trade war, sir?

The President. I have no comment on that.

NOTE: The President spoke at 4:39 p.m. on the tarmac prior to boarding Air Force One en route to Nantucket, MA. The transcript was released by the Office of the Press Secretary on November

29. Audio was not available for verification of the content of these remarks.

Categories: Interviews With the News Media : Exchanges with reporters, Joint Base Andrews, MD.

Subjects: Gaza, conflict with Israel; Gaza, hostages held by Hamas; Hamas political-paramilitary organization; Israel, military operations in Lebanon; Lebanon, Hizballah political-paramilitary organization; Lebanon, Israeli military operations; Maryland, Joint Base Andrews; Maryland, President's visit; News media, Presidential interviews.

DCPD Number: DCPD202401035.