'Whopper lies’: WH's spin on why the Iran deal didn't include hostage release is laughable

Doug P. | 1:25 PM on July 17, 2015

This week, President Obama wagged a finger at CBS News’ Major Garrett for daring to ask why Americans being held in Iran weren’t included in the nuke deal with Tehran.

The White House’s meandering attempt to come up with an answer to that question has resulted in this pitiful spin:

New WH talking point on imprisoned Americans – We didn't know nuke deal would succeed, didn't want to tie their release to deal uncertainty

— Charlie Spiering (@charliespiering) July 17, 2015

Yeah, right. As if tying hostage release to the Iran deal would have meant an automatic life sentence for the imprisoned if an agreement wasn’t reached.

@charliespiering @HotlineJosh Doesn't pass the smell test at all.

— Holly (@HollyASwanson) July 17, 2015

https://twitter.com/clark_sha/status/622086684956495872

@charliespiering Translation: we would never try for something important if it might fail, like stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons.

— Poor Substitute for Publius (@psforpublius) July 17, 2015