What is the controversy surrounding George HW Bush and Donald Rumsfeld?

There is a long-standing controversy surrounding George H.W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld, particularly in regards to the Iran-Contra Affair. The Iran-Contra Affair was a political scandal in the United States during the Reagan Administration, in which senior officials secretly facilitated the sale of arms to Iran, which was under an arms embargo, and then used the proceeds to fund anti-Sandinista rebels (known as Contras) in Nicaragua.

George H.W. Bush was Vice President at the time of the Iran-Contra Affair and was implicated in the scandal, although he has consistently maintained that he was not aware of the details of the operation. However, some have argued that he was involved to a greater extent and was more knowledgeable about the situation than he has let on.

Donald Rumsfeld, who was serving as the U.S. envoy to the Middle East at the time, has also been implicated in the Iran-Contra Affair. Rumsfeld reportedly met with Iranian officials to discuss the sale of arms, and some have claimed that he played a more significant role in the operation than he has admitted.

The controversy surrounding George H.W. Bush and Donald Rumsfeld's involvement in the Iran-Contra Affair has continued for decades, with some people calling for further investigation and others arguing that it should be left in the past. Regardless of the specifics of their involvement, the Iran-Contra Affair remains a significant event in recent U.S. political history and continues to be the subject of debate and discussion.