With one administration leaving office and another coming in, we turn to the analysis of Brooks and K-Part.

That is New York Times columnist David Brooks and Jonathan K. Part, associate editor for the Washington Post.

Great to see you both.

So in Mr. Biden's final week in office, a lot to talk about.

He's managed to push across the finish line, a ceasefire deal in the Middle East,

started to cement his legacy with a primetime oval office farewell address. Jonathan, let's start

in the Middle East on the ceasefire deal. This is a war that began on his watch. We know the U.S.

has been relentlessly focused on pushing through some kind of deal. How critical was it for Mr.

Biden to get this deal before he leaves office?

I think it was very critical.

I know some people look at this through the lens of, well, he's trying to get this done for his legacy.

And if you've been watching the president, excuse me, since October 7th, he has been working,

the Secretary of State had been working over time,

trying to get a deal done, get a ceasefire done, get a deal that would have to get the hostages

released. And I think it was very critical for him with Trump's inauguration coming.

Let's get this done. Let's get these people home.

Excuse me.

Go ahead.

David, the idea, we've also been reporting on this, that this was as a result of coordination,

right?

Between Biden's team on their way out and Trump's team before they've even come in.

What does that say to you?

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