Donald Trump has attacked Joe Biden over his administration’s move to clear the way for the release of five American citizens detained in Iran by issuing a blanket waiver for international banks to transfer $6bn in frozen Iranian money from South Korea to Qatar, without fear of US sanctions.
In addition, as part of the same deal, the Biden administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States.
Never missing a chance to attack his successor, Mr Trump called Mr Biden “an incompetent FOOL”, insisting the money would be used to spread terrorism and accusing him of disrespect by announcing it on the anniversary of 9/11.
That followed the 45th president’s legal team filing a motion to have Judge Tanya Chutkan removed from his federal January 6 criminal case in Washington, DC, the motion stating that the justice had said, in connection with other cases, that Mr Trump should be prosecuted and imprisoned, arguing that this disqualifies her from his case.
All of which came a day after Mr Trump bizarrely demanded that his media enemies, including Rupert Murdoch and his family, submit to mental acuity tests to prove their fitness for work.
Trump lashes out at Biden over prisoner swap deal with Iran
In addition, as part of the same deal, the administration has agreed to release five Iranian citizens held in the United States.
Never missing a chance to attack his successor, Mr Trump writes: “Can you believe that Crooked Joe Biden is giving $6 Billion to the terrorist regime in Iran? That money be used for terrorism all over the Middle East, and, indeed, the World. This incompetent FOOL is absolutely destroying America. He had the audacity to announce this terrible deal today, September 11th. To pay for hostages will lead to kidnapping, ransom, and blackmail against Americans across the globe. I freed many dozens of our people from various unfriendly countries and never paid a dime!”
Here’s what he’s so angry about.
Joe Sommerlad12 September 2023 11:30
Full story: Trump files motion demanding judge in election interference case recuse herself
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Oliver O’Connell12 September 2023 10:30
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Oliver O’Connell12 September 2023 09:15
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Oliver O’Connell12 September 2023 06:30
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Kelly Rissman12 September 2023 04:30
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Oliver O’Connell12 September 2023 03:30
ICYMI: Trump defends Graham and other allies as Georgia jury report reveals they narrowly avoided charges
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Oliver O’Connell12 September 2023 02:30
‘I want to press charges’: Navarro mercilessly heckled at press conference after contempt conviction
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Peter Navarro was charged with two counts of criminal contempt of Congress on the grounds of his refusal to cooperate with an inquiry into the alleged attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
After he emerged from court, a group of protestors stood behind Mr Navarro as he was addressing various news outlets and started to argue behind him, quickly derailing his focus.
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Oliver O’Connell12 September 2023 01:30
Activists host sit-in at McCarthy’s office as GOP abortion politics derail Aids relief funding
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Activists piled into the chambers of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday as his party looks poised to refuse the reauthorization of President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) funding with a deadline to fund the government looming at the end of the month.
John Bowden reports from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell12 September 2023 01:00
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