The group holding him is like the mafia. They have connections with lots of ugly players but they aren’t Islamic fundamentalists. Something had to be in it for them because they could care less about GITMO detainees. Their release doesn’t benefit them in any way.
Whoever wanted these guys out of GITMO paid his captors the random in exchange for convincing our gullible leadership to let the high values out of prison.
The comments about Bowe being able to celebrate Christmas point to his being held by non fundamentalist muslims. Once the Americans lost interest in rescue, Bowe lost value and the Taliban likely traded him. He’s still worth something and they need funds to continue their operations.
Do you think Bergdahl will ever tell the truth about what happened?