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Expert analyzes new account of GOP deal that used Iran hostage crisis for gain

PBS News Hour - World

English - March 19, 2023 21:45 - 6 minutes - 6.04 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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The Iran hostage crisis consumed the last year of the Carter presidency, contributing to a perception of weakness. Saturday, a new allegation surfaced that Ronald Reagan's campaign worked to prevent the U.S. hostages from being freed before Election Day. Gary Sick, who was the Iran expert on President Carter's National Security Council, joins John Yang to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders