There has been speculation that the plan was a kidnapping that Obama could use as an election booster. He'd be viewed as a hero bring the kidnapped to safety after the meeting spent a few weeks on their personal narratives working American's emotions. I could see it. I could also see how he and Jarret could think they could trust their Muslim brothers and get stabbed in the back.
kidnapping that Obama could use as an election booster..
Or he needed an excuse for a negotiated release of the blind sheik and probably others that his muslim buds want back.