Biden Secures Release of 5 Americans from Iran, But Deal Draws Criticism
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Biden secured the release of 5 imprisoned Americans from Iran but faced criticism that the deal was too favorable to Tehran.
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Republicans claimed the $6 billion sanctions relief will fund terrorism, but the funds can only be used for humanitarian purposes.
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Past presidents like Trump also negotiated prisoner swaps despite criticism, showing the dilemma presidents face.
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Families of detainees have ramped up pressure on presidents to act, changing the calculus on negotiations.
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Biden says the deal was necessary on humanitarian grounds, but it gives Republicans ammunition to claim he is weak on Iran.
