New claim about Iran hostage crisis sabotage may change narrative of Carter presidency

PBS News Hour - World

English - March 20, 2023 22:25 - 7 minutes - 14 MB - ★★★★ - 79 ratings
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In 1980, a prominent Republican sought to sabotage then-President Jimmy Carter's re-election by asking Middle Eastern leaders to get a message to the Iranians; keep the American hostages until after the election and Reagan will give you a better deal. That's according to a New York Times report. Jonathan Alter, author of "His Very Best: Jimmy Carter, A Life," joined Geoff Bennett to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders