Sen. Tim Scott been spotlighting a positive conservative message as he seeks the Republican presidential nomination, but his tone shifted following the deadly attack by Hamas on Israel
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina campaigned on an positive and uplifting conservative since he launched his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. But in the wake of Hamas' sneak attack on Israel eight days ago, the senator has let loose with some blistering verbal jabs at President Biden and some of his 2024 GOP rivals.
Scott has been sharpening his language for weeks, and on Tuesday he accused President Biden of having 'blood on his hands' and argued that Biden was 'complicit' in the Hamas assault. 'His weakness invited the attack, his cash giveaways to Iran helped fund terrorism,' Scott claimed during a speech at the Hudson Institute in Washington, D.C.
Tehran was not able to access any of the money — which the administration says was heavily monitored and restricted for humanitarian use — but Scott and other Republicans have slammed Biden over the deal. Washington and Qatar quietly agreed following the Hamas attack to re-freeze the funds. 'You have the weakness of President Biden, you invite attacks. When you negotiate a deal, creating a market for hostages, $6 billion to Iran. What did Hamas say? They said thank you to Iran.
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