‘You Played A Pivotal Role’: Ted Cruz Grills Biden Admin Nominee For ‘Appeasement’ Of Iran

“That policy of appeasement – sending hundreds of billions of dollars to a theocratic, homicidal, genocidal maniac who leads chants of ‘death to America’ and ‘death to Israel’ – has proven catastrophic,” Cruz said. “The death squads in Israel from Hamas are funded in real and meaningful ways by the billions the Obama administration and now the Biden administration has flowed directly to Iran.”

Cruz also asked Lew whether he believed the world was a safer place after the Biden administration transferred hundreds of millions to the Gaza Strip, which has been under Hamas control since 2007. The money was sent despite the State Department warning that there was a “high risk” Hamas could benefit from it.

“So is the world safer or less safe because hundreds of millions were sent to Gaza when it’s controlled by Hamas?” Cruz asked.

Lew said he was not aware of specific reports that there was a high risk of sending money to the region but believed it “was for things like the hospital and humanitarian purposes.”

“Senator, Hamas’ activities have proven how evil they are and how important it is–” Lew began.

“Ok, so you’re not answering that question,” Cruz responded.