Podcast Summary: The Five – "Trump Brokers Deal To End Israel-Hamas War"

Date: October 9, 2025
Host & Panelists: Dana Perino, Greg Gutfeld, Emily Compagno, Harold Ford Jr., Charlie Hurt
Podcast: FOX News Podcasts

Overview

In this episode, "The Five" panel discusses former President Trump's historic brokering of a peace deal between Israel and Hamas, marking an end to the two-year war in Gaza. The group dissects the ramifications of the agreement, media reactions, comparisons to previous administrations, and wider political fallout—including Democratic infighting and commentary on the government shutdown. The tone is energetic, candid, and occasionally tongue-in-cheek, reflecting the show's trademark blend of debate, humor, and sharp political analysis.

Main Theme: Trump’s Historic Peace Deal (00:22–11:19)

Key Discussion Points

• Details of the Peace Deal (00:22):

  • Dana Perino introduces the "first phase"—Hamas agrees to release all 48 remaining hostages (dead and alive), and Israel will withdraw from Gaza to a designated line.
  • Trump’s Role: He plans to be present in the Middle East when the deal is finalized.

• Trump's Success and the Middle East (01:17):

  • Harold Ford Jr. highlights hopes for "a lasting peace, hopefully an everlasting peace, peace in the Middle East," pointing to the return of hostages as a "day of joy" and optimistically forecasting Gaza’s rebuilding.
  • “We are getting the hostages back on Monday or Tuesday, and that will be a day of joy.” (Harold Ford Jr., 01:30)

• Media Reaction & Political Fallout (01:55–03:44):

  • Perino and Gutfeld remark on the media’s struggle to reconcile Trump’s achievement with years of criticism.
  • Gutfeld notes, “Joe Biden could never do that and Donald Trump was able to do it. Do you worry that Trump wants to get the Nobel Prize on Friday?” (Greg Gutfeld, 02:05)
  • Discussion of Trump’s jab at the Nobel committee awarding Obama, and comparison of Trump’s concrete actions to the legacy of prior presidents.

• Contrast with Obama and Biden (03:44–04:58):

  • Charlie Hurt: “Obama was a figment of the media's imagination...And every caricature that you've seen of Donald Trump…is also a caricature…And nobody is exposed as a fraud as much as the media.” (04:11)

• Israel, Iran, and Regional Change (04:58–07:05):

  • Perino credits not just the IDF but Israeli civilians and reservists.
  • Gutfeld draws a tongue-in-cheek "Mafia Don" analogy for Trump, highlighting his "relentless" approach to negotiation and peace.
  • “Early days, people used to accuse Trump of being a mafia don…It’s actually true…he creates a distinction between pleasing him and displeasing him…he won’t quit.” (Greg Gutfeld, 05:22)

• Trump Doctrine in Foreign Policy (07:50):

  • Perino: Trump’s doctrine is "use American conflicts, American leadership to end conflicts. Lend a hand where you can...aim for whatever ends the conflict fastest with the least amount of bloodshed.”

• Caution & Next Steps (08:28–10:26):

  • Charlie Hurt outlines unanswered questions: Hamas disarmament, political configuration in Gaza, Israeli military role, and Gaza’s economic future.

• Human Cost & Hostage Release (11:19):

  • Emily Compagno shares Israeli friends’ "jubilation" at hostage return, contrasts the focus of critics, and points out absent Democratic lawmakers who previously called for ceasefire.
  • “Nothing comes close to their jubilation over the hostages being returned.” (Emily Compagno, 11:19)

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Trump’s Unique Diplomacy:
  • “He is a mafia don, and that’s a compliment…he won’t quit…” (Greg Gutfeld, 05:22)
• On Obama’s Nobel Prize:
  • "They gave it to Obama for doing absolutely nothing but destroying our country." (Greg Gutfeld, 02:56)
• On the Media’s Role:
  • "Nobody is exposed as being a fraud as much as the media." (Charlie Hurt, 04:41)
• On Activist Movements & Political Cynicism:
  • "You can't do trans, that’s over. You can't do climate, no one cares no more…BLM. It’s a fraud.” (Greg Gutfeld, 05:22)

Timestamps: Important Segments

| Timestamp | Topic/Quote | |-----------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:22 | Dana Perino outlines peace deal terms. | | 01:17 | Harold Ford Jr. reflects on the deal’s broader implications and hopes for peace. | | 02:05 | Greg Gutfeld jokes about Trump seeking a Nobel Prize. | | 03:44 | Charlie Hurt: media, Obama/Biden, and media’s failure to predict Trump’s success. | | 05:22 | Gutfeld "mafia don" analogy and protest movement commentary. | | 07:50 | Dana Perino defines the new "Trump Doctrine" in foreign policy. | | 08:28 | Charlie Hurt: caution on the next critical phases for Gaza and Israeli security. | | 11:19 | Emily Compagno: Israeli jubilation at hostage return & Democratic silence on the deal. |

Segment 2: Domestic Political Fallout – Shutdown & Health Care (14:12–23:32)

Government Shutdown Drama

• Hakeem Jeffries vs. Mike Lawler Exchange (15:24–19:03):
  • Clips of an on-air spat reflect increasing partisanship, with insults and shouting supplanting substantive debate.
  • Perino observes, "Hakeem Jeffries has got this boredom in his eyes…He knows that he is the face of the Washington Generals to Trump’s Harlem Globetrotters.” (19:03)
  • Gutfeld dubs Democrats "in desperate need of a rehab or a 12-step program", citing Trump "addiction." (17:00)
  • Harold Ford Jr. comments on the Democrats' lack of energy and inability to win the policy argument on health care.

Key Issues:

• The Democratic leadership is described as uncharismatic and out of touch.
• Republicans are surprisingly winning both the PR and substance battles on the shutdown for once.
• Health care subsidies and the need for a proactive GOP message are briefly debated.

Segment 3: Democratic Infighting and the 2024 Election (23:49–30:07)

Jasmine Crockett Criticizes Kamala Harris

• Rural Outreach Missteps (24:28–26:49):

  • Jasmine Crockett claims Harris’ campaign ignored rural America: “You need to send me to rural America. And they were looking like, huh? And I’m like, listen, I was in East Texas. I know the struggles.” (Emily Compagno quoting Crockett, 24:39)
  • Panelists debate Democratic blind spots: urban focus at the expense of swing/rural regions.
  • Crockett’s own controversial history might have made rural outreach challenging, some panelists joke.

• Campaign Competence:

  • Emily Compagno likens the Democrats’ rural neglect to a collapsing “Beef Wellington”—an analogy that leads to playful bickering over the proper baking metaphor.

Segment 4: “TDS” and Political Psychology (30:34–34:43)

Losing Trump Derangement Syndrome (TDS) Allegedly Improves Your Looks

• Harold Ford Jr.: "Great news for TDS sufferers everywhere. Losing your Trump derangement syndrome apparently can make you hotter.” (30:34)
• Dana Perino jokingly claims her own health and happiness improved after shaking Trump skepticism.
• Gutfeld develops the analogy: "You can’t be attractive when you have unattractive thoughts. The mind and body…intertwined…It’s amazing what TDS can do to your body.” (31:09)
• Emily Compagno: “Joy is always beautiful…happiness glows.” (32:33)
• Panelists muse that Democrats "look so fundamentally miserable"—attributing anger, not policy, for their woes.

Segment 5: Lighter Segments & Rapid-Fire Round-Up (35:03–41:22)

• Gen Z “Hubsons” Trend (35:03–37:42):

  • Emily Compagno defends grown sons living at home for familial and practical reasons: “I love this. Here’s why: the collapse of the family unit…People missing time with their moms…This is wholesome.” (35:23)
  • Gutfeld: Satirical "back in my day" commentary, suspecting media hype.

• Rapid-Fire “One More Thing” (38:09–41:22):

  • Gutfeld tells a story about fending off a drone at an Arizona event (38:09).
  • Perino spotlights a heroic dog named Eeyore leading police to his injured owner (39:52).
  • Charlie Hurt commends a young girl providing art therapy to trauma victims (40:10).
  • Emily shares her classic car’s awards at an auto show (40:36).
  • Lighthearted banter about cultural quirks and traditions follows.

Notable Quotes & Panelist Attributions

• “We ended the war in Gaza and really…created peace. And I think it’s going to be a lasting peace…”
  — Harold Ford Jr., 01:17

• “Joe Biden could never do that and Donald Trump was able to do it…”
  — Greg Gutfeld, 02:05

• “Obama was a figment of the media's imagination…And every caricature that you’ve seen of Donald Trump…is also a caricature.”
  — Charlie Hurt, 04:11

• “You can’t be attractive when you have unattractive thoughts…It’s amazing what TDS can do to your body.”
  — Greg Gutfeld, 31:09

• “Joy is always beautiful…With happiness glows.”
  — Emily Compagno, 32:33

• “When Jasmine Crockett is the one mocking the political wisdom…you know things aren’t great.”
  — Dana Perino, 26:43

Conclusion

This episode provides an in-depth look at Trump’s peace deal in the Middle East, the U.S. political climate’s shifting winds, and a scathing critique of opposition messaging and mismanagement. The panel’s engaging debate, personal anecdotes, satire, and pop-culture references make the broad, fast-moving discussion accessible and lively—even for listeners new to the show.

For those who missed the episode, this summary reconstructs the core debates, inflections, and insights—offering a lively window into the political and social conversations dominating October 2025.