I don't think the October surprise was "getting played by the Iranians." Nor was Iran-Contra. Reagan was connected, with a VP ex-CIA chief, no less. Carter is

I don't think the October surprise was "getting played by the Iranians." Nor was Iran-Contra. Reagan was connected, with a VP ex-CIA chief, no less. Carter is known for his "crisis of confidence" speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IlRVy7oZ58 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IlRVy7oZ58