Congress Rejected (Two Times) Past White House Requests To Release Taliban Leaders For Sgt. Bergdahl

Congress Twice Rejected Release Of Taliban From Gitmo In Trade For Bergdahl -- Washington Times

Lawmakers from both parties fume over prisoner swap, demand answers

President Obama’s aides met with unanimous opposition from Congress when they first raised the possibility of releasing five Taliban guerrillas from Guantanamo Bay in 2011 and 2012, and administration officials publicly and repeatedly vowed to return to Capitol Hill before making any final moves.

But with what they now say was a closing window to secure the release of ArmySgt. Bowe Bergdahl, Mr. Obama made the call to bypass Congress and make a deal swapping the five Taliban fighters in exchange for Sgt. Bergdahl — and sparking a major constitutional battle with Congress.

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My Comment: Not surprising .... some in Congress/US Senate now want blood .... Graham warns of Republican impeachment push over Gitmo -- The Hill

Update: Michael B. Mukasey's commentary is a must read .... The ghastly transaction that freed Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl -- Washington Post