Den of Spies: Reagan, Carter and the Secret History of the Treason that Stole the White HouseIn April 1991, the New York Times ran an op ed alleging that Ronald Reagans 1980 presidential campaign had conspired with the Iranian government to delay the release of 52 American hostages until after the 1980 election. The Iranian hostage crisis was President Jimmy Carters largest political vulnerability, and his lack of success freeing them ultimately sealed his fate at the ballot box. In return for keeping Americans in captivity until Reagan