Former President Trump is speaking out against President Biden’s recent deal with Tehran to secure the release of five Americans held in Iranian prisons. The release of these Americans was part of an agreement that also granted clemency to five Iranians and unfroze $6 billion in Iranian oil funds. While the White House has emphasized that this payment was not a ransom and did not involve U.S. taxpayer dollars, Republicans have criticized the deal.
In a post on his social media platform, Truth Social, Trump pointed to his own track record, stating, “I brought 58 HOSTAGES home from many different countries, including North Korea, and I never paid anything. They all understood they MUST LET THESE PEOPLE COME HOME! Toward the end, it got so that countries didn’t even start the conversation asking for money because they knew they would not get it.”
Trump went on to express concerns that paying for hostage releases sets a troubling precedent, potentially encouraging hostile nations to take more Americans abroad. President Biden had recently cautioned U.S. citizens against traveling to Iran due to the risks of kidnapping and arbitrary arrest.
Trump labeled the Iran deal “absolutely ridiculous” and criticized its potential consequences. He wrote, “[Buckle] up, you are going to see some terrible things start to happen. Three years ago, the highly respected USA became a laughingstock all over the WORLD. Make America GREAT AGAIN. VOTE TRUMP!!”
This criticism from Former President Trump echoes concerns from both Republicans and some Democrats who worry about the implications of such deals for the safety of Americans traveling abroad. It remains a topic of debate and discussion on the international stage.
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