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By Brett T.
The Biden administration is taking a lot of blame today for the horrific terrorist attack by Hamas on Israel. Those crazy right-wingers and their conspiracy theories … it was just a month ago that the U.S. released $6 billion to Iran, and now this. Rest assured that the State and Treasury Departments, and probably others, are on the case, setting everyone straight:
Let's be clear: the deal to bring U.S. citizens home from Iran has nothing to do with the horrific attack on Israel. Not a penny has been spent, and when it is, it can only go for humanitarian needs like food and medicine. Anything to the contrary is false.
— Matthew Miller (@StateDeptSpox) October 7, 2023
“Let’s be clear”; i.e., what I’m about to say is a lie.
All of the money held in restricted accounts in Doha as part of the arrangement to secure the release of 5 Americans in September remains in Doha. Not a penny has been spent.
— Under Secretary Brian Nelson (@UnderSecTFI) October 7, 2023
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