What Did Trump Really Say About Hamas Releasing Israeli Hostages? "Hell To Pay" or "Held To Pay"?
"There will be hell to pay" means "serious trouble will occur as a result of a previous action."
"Held to pay" could mean "a situation where an employer temporarily stops paying employees' salaries"
Trump actually said "there will be all hell to pay" if the hostages are not released by January 20th, 2025 when he is sworn in as president.
This is a semi-formal phrase often presented when a long overdue demand is not met. It is a condition given to a party where there are grave consequences for failing to meet an ultimatum.
Sensing the tension ahead, King Charles of England has tried to put pressure on the Qatari Emir to expedite the negotiation process. This is after reports were laid out that Qatar was on the verge of demanding an expulsion of Hamas' leadership after they failed to come up with any compromise this year.
From all indications, Trump's "hell to pay" statement is expediting some changes on the ground.
There are accounts of Hamas presenting names of hostages to be released. They have also shown greater willingness to negotiate an end to the current conflict.
All of this points to the fact that indecision and weakness from the White House encourage violence. There were too many wars in the past four years. However, since Trump was elected, most of the hostilities that created that situations have halted.
This shows that firm positions and statements by the White House plays a major role in shaping global politics. Furthermore, the composure of a US President plays a major role in deterring violence and disorderly conduct around the globe.
