Regan had the presence to make the same threat clear without enunciating it; that doesn't mean he didn't get the same message across. Note use of the word "likely" above: there's an option c) the Iranians will release the hostages, knowing that Trump is crazy & patriotic enough to follow thru on his threat. The problem is that all other candidates (R and D) will op for option d) leave the hostages to rot.
“Humble” like your Trump I see.
No “likely” in your assessment that “all the other candidates will leave the hostages to rot.”