Republicans Delete Digital Praise of Bowe Bergdahl Release
 

Republicans Delete Digital Praise of Bowe Bergdahl Release
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At least three prominent Republicans appeared to offer praise on Twitter for the rescue of American POW Bowe Bergdahl — only to later backtrack, scrubbing their tweets or websites of any mention of the soldier after questions arose over the prisoner swap that freed him.

Republicans have widely criticized the Obama administration for swapping five high-level Taliban prisoners for Bergdahl, who many believe defected from his base because he was unhappy with the U.S. military’s actions in Afghanistan.

See also: Afghan POW Rescue Operation Sped Up to 'Save His Life': Hagel


But before those criticisms mounted, some members of the GOP didn't hesitate to welcome Bergdahl's release with open arms. Read more...

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