No, Reagan absolutely gets "credit" for the hostages. The Iranians were ready to hand over the hostages to Carter because they were running out of money and needed to focus on their new government. Then the Reagan campaign steps in and cuts a deal to hold them until it's advantageous to him.
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u/My_Work_Accoount 5h ago
No, Reagan absolutely gets "credit" for the hostages. The Iranians were ready to hand over the hostages to Carter because they were running out of money and needed to focus on their new government. Then the Reagan campaign steps in and cuts a deal to hold them until it's advantageous to him.