It looks like Obama thinks this deal was good for America’s long range interests. He also thought that if the GOP or others were involved, they would blow it up. Subsequent events pretty much confirms this. What is still open is what is correct? The future activities of the 5 released and a determination by a court martial for the soldier will tell us. Don’t know about you Freepers but I’m hoping for the best.
No, he thinks it is a good deal for his interest/legacy. He said he was going to shut down Gitmo, so this gets him started. He gets the worst terrorists out this way, now sending the rest home (to kill Americans) will be easy, especially when Congress does nothing. These were supposed to be going to a prison, but obviously they are going free. This is SOP for this blemish on the US.