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Posted 9/19/2023, 12:50:00 PM

Christie Criticizes Biden's Prisoner Exchange With Iran, Calls it a 'Gift' to a 'Terrorist State'

Christie rips Biden on prisoner exchange ‘You cannot give $6B to a terrorist state’
Republican Christie says he wouldn't have made the deal with Iran
Deal granted clemency to 5 Iranians and released $6B of frozen Iranian funds
Christie Deal makes Americans bigger targets and empowers Iran regime
Freed Americans greeted by loved ones after arriving back in the U.S.

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9/11/2023

Menendez Worried $6B Iran Deal Could Encourage More Hostage Taking

Senate Foreign Relations Committee Chairman Bob Menendez expressed concerns about the Biden administration's decision to unfreeze $6 billion for Iran in exchange for the release of five U.S. prisoners, stating that it may encourage hostile nations to take more Americans hostage in the future.

9/12/2023

GOP Slams Biden's Iran Prisoner Swap as 'Ransom' to Terror State

The Biden administration's decision to carry out a prisoner exchange with Iran, involving issuing a waiver to release $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds, has sparked outrage from Republicans who accuse Biden of paying a ransom to a state sponsor of terrorism.

9/12/2023

U.S. Releases $6 Billion in Iranian Funds for Prisoner Swap Deal, But Tensions Remain

The Biden administration is disputing Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's claim that Iran will decide how to use the $6 billion in frozen funds released by the US in a prisoner exchange deal, stating that the funds can only be used for humanitarian purposes and will be under strict oversight.

9/16/2023

Biden Faces Backlash Over Iran Prisoner Swap Deal to Free Jailed Americans

President Biden is facing criticism from Republicans over a prisoner exchange deal with Iran that grants Tehran access to frozen oil revenues in exchange for the freedom of five imprisoned Americans, a trade-off that previous administrations have also made.

9/17/2023

McCarthy Criticizes Biden Border Policies and Calls for Return to 'All of the Above' Energy Independence

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy criticized President Joe Biden over the migrant crisis in New York City, blaming the president for destroying the country's borders and allowing smugglers with ties to ISIS to enter the country, while also condemning Biden's energy policies and their impact on inflation and the economy.

9/19/2023

Republicans Criticize Prisoner Swap Deal with Iran Despite Release of 5 Long-Held Americans

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie criticizes the Iran deal that led to the release of five American prisoners, stating that he would not have made the deal and expressing concerns about the use of funds by Iran.

9/18/2023

Trump Slams Biden for Iran Hostage Deal, Says He Brought Home More for Free

Former President Trump criticizes President Biden's deal with Tehran to bring five Americans home from Iranian prisons, stating that he successfully brought 58 hostages home without paying anything and warns that paying for hostages sets a dangerous precedent.

9/24/2023

GOP Senators Blast Biden's $6B Iran Deal to Free Hostages, Warning it Could Spur More Kidnappings

Senator Marsha Blackburn heavily criticized President Joe Biden's recent hostage deal with Iran, stating that the released $6 billion will be used for uranium enrichment and nuclear proliferation rather than benefiting the Iranian people.

9/28/2023

Ocasio-Cortez Slams Christie's 'Disgusting' Remarks About Jill Biden; Christie Stands By Criticism

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie is criticized by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for his "disgusting, misogynistic" remarks about first lady Jill Biden during the second GOP debate.

10/8/2023

Christie: US Must Fully Support Israel Against Hamas; Criticizes GOP Disarray

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie criticizes the irresponsibility of Republicans paralyzing the House with the speaker fight and emphasizes the need for the US to support Israel in the wake of a large-scale attack by Hamas.

10/8/2023

Haley Slams Blinken Over $6B Iran Deal, Warning Funds Will Empower Hamas Attacks on Israel

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized Secretary of State Antony Blinken for denying any connection between the Biden administration's prisoner swap deal, which released $6 billion in Iranian assets, and Hamas' attack on Israel.

10/9/2023

McCarthy Urges Biden to Re-freeze $6B in Iranian Funds After Hamas Attacks, Citing 'Policy of Appeasement'

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy is urging President Biden to refreeze $6 billion in Iranian funds, criticizing the Biden administration's prisoner swap and decision to unfreeze the funds, which many Republicans believe has supported Iran's military and terrorism efforts.

Topics

Posted 9/19/2023, 12:50:00 PM

Christie Criticizes Biden's Prisoner Exchange With Iran, Calls it a 'Gift' to a 'Terrorist State'

Christie rips Biden on prisoner exchange ‘You cannot give $6B to a terrorist state’
Republican Christie says he wouldn't have made the deal with Iran
Deal granted clemency to 5 Iranians and released $6B of frozen Iranian funds
Christie Deal makes Americans bigger targets and empowers Iran regime
Freed Americans greeted by loved ones after arriving back in the U.S.

thehill.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/11/2023

Menendez Worried $6B Iran Deal Could Encourage More Hostage Taking

9/12/2023

GOP Slams Biden's Iran Prisoner Swap as 'Ransom' to Terror State

9/12/2023

U.S. Releases $6 Billion in Iranian Funds for Prisoner Swap Deal, But Tensions Remain

9/16/2023

Biden Faces Backlash Over Iran Prisoner Swap Deal to Free Jailed Americans

9/17/2023

McCarthy Criticizes Biden Border Policies and Calls for Return to 'All of the Above' Energy Independence

9/19/2023

Republicans Criticize Prisoner Swap Deal with Iran Despite Release of 5 Long-Held Americans

9/18/2023

Trump Slams Biden for Iran Hostage Deal, Says He Brought Home More for Free

9/24/2023

GOP Senators Blast Biden's $6B Iran Deal to Free Hostages, Warning it Could Spur More Kidnappings

9/28/2023

Ocasio-Cortez Slams Christie's 'Disgusting' Remarks About Jill Biden; Christie Stands By Criticism

Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie is criticized by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for his "disgusting, misogynistic" remarks about first lady Jill Biden during the second GOP debate.

10/8/2023

Christie: US Must Fully Support Israel Against Hamas; Criticizes GOP Disarray

10/8/2023

Haley Slams Blinken Over $6B Iran Deal, Warning Funds Will Empower Hamas Attacks on Israel

10/9/2023

McCarthy Urges Biden to Re-freeze $6B in Iranian Funds After Hamas Attacks, Citing 'Policy of Appeasement'