Ann Vandersteel Chat

🚨Under Obama, Iran seized 10 American sailors on January 12, 2016, forced them to their knees, and broadcast the humiliation worldwide. The next day, after their release, Secretary of State John Kerry publicly thanked Iranian authorities for their “cooperation and quick response,” framing the episode as a success of diplomacy. Five days later, $400 million in cash pallets arrived in Tehran as the first installment of a $1.7 billion payout, timed with the JCPOA nuclear deal and the release of other American prisoners. Obama responded to the capture of U.S. service members with gratitude and cash. Iran received the propaganda victory, the money, and a clear signal that there would be no real consequences. Contrast those actions with that of President Trump, who designates the IRGC a terrorist organization, targets its leadership, and refuses to reward aggression with payments or praise