GOP criticism that White House funded Iran ahead of Israel attack is 'false narrative,' Blinken arg

[riversedge]

Source: abc news





House Majority Leader Steve Scalise had called it a sign of "appeasement."

By Adam Carlson October 8, 2023, 8:29 AM


Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday pushed back on growing Republican criticism that the White House's decision to allow the transfer of some $6 billion of Iran's oil revenue, in exchange for the release of five American detainees, was a sign of "appeasement" ahead of a surprise militant attack on Israel.

"Not a single dollar from that account has been spent to date and, in an any event, is very closely and carefully regulated by the Treasury Department," Blinken told ABC "This Week" anchor George Stephanopoulos.

Blinken stressed that the funds are designated solely for humanitarian purposes and are not U.S. tax dollars.

"Some who are advancing this false narrative -- they're either misinformed or they're misinforming, and either way it's wrong," Blinken said.


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EVERY Repug Congress person posting on twitter has repeated this False narrative!! damn

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1-on-1 with Secretary Antony Blinken
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos interviews Secretary of State Antony Blinken on “This Week.”

[hay rick]

1. Liars gonna lie.

I would be shocked if they weren't spouting lies about the attack.

[marmar]

2. Is there a GOP criticism that isn't a "false narrative" (AKA lie)?

[bronxiteforever]

3. Yes and GOP support for Russia strengthens Iran.

How the war in Ukraine shapes the Russian-Iranian relationship

The war in Ukraine has led to unprecedented levels of Russian-Iranian cooperation in the military, economic, and political spheres. The rise of anti-Western hardliners in both Moscow and Tehran mean that this cooperation is likely to continue and intensify, despite the differences between them.

The new relationship between Russia and Iran is a direct threat to the EU and European countries. Russian-Iranian cooperation could prolong the war in Ukraine, increase Iranian capacity to advance its nuclear programme, de-stabilise the Middle East, and undermine Western influence in institutions of global governance.

…Russia now finds itself reliant on Iran in ways that were unimaginable prior to February 2022. Tehran’s military contribution to Russia’s war effort has made an enormous difference to Russia’s ability to persevere in a difficult conflict. Iran, once a secondary player, is now one of Russia’s most significant collaborators in the war in Ukraine.

https://ecfr.eu/publication/alone-together-how-the-war-in-ukraine-shapes-the-russian-iranian-relationship/

[walkingman]

4. They are always blaming Biden for every fucking thing that happens 😨

[sprinkleeninow]

5. aannd... *they're* stirring it... eom

[Marius25]

6. I'm so tired of Republican lies and gaslighting

And so much of this stupid country believes their lies.

[CousinIT]

7. . . .

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100218339256

[TeamProg]

8. K&R Thanks for posting. n/t

[oldsoftie]

9. Like its a surprise? I knew they'd bring this up when I hear about the attacks.

And I do think it was a stupid deal to make too.
But NOTHING these terrorists have done has a thing to do with Joe Biden or that deal
But Iran being what they are, it also wouldn't surprise me if they claim they used the money to fund the attack. Even though something of this magnitude was being planned long before that deal was done.
But to the cult anything bad MUST be tied to Biden.

[nowforever]

10. GOP is cesspool

Seems 90% of what they do is disseminate disinformation and then making sure these falsehoods become the talking points of every member. Attaining power and filling their own pockets is their only true ambition. I am counting on Gen Z to help eliminate this party.

[Rhiannon12866]

11. And yet the Republicans are still repeating this even though SoS Blinken appeared on the news shows

This morning.