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168. Unveiling the October Surprise: The Treason That Put Reagan in the White House with Craig Unger

SPYCRAFT 101

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Negotiations and The Hostage Crisis

This chapter explores a crucial meeting in Madrid in 1980 between Iran's Khomeini regime and representatives regarding U.S. hostages, shedding light on controversial negotiations believed to influence the presidential election. It underscores the emotional impact of the hostage crisis on voters and how it played a pivotal role in shaping the political landscape for Ronald Reagan.

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