California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's press office claimed that former President Barack Obama was responsible for securing a deal with Iran that kept Americans safe. Critics argued that this ignores numerous controversies surrounding the 2015 nuclear deal, including the humiliation of American servicemen and the regime's continued support for terrorist groups. They also highlighted the $1.7 billion payment to Iran as part of a settlement that coincided with the release of four American prisoners. The windfall didn't buy peace, it instead buy bullets.