Obama under pressure over prisoner swap deal

There are continuing questions over Bowe Bergdahl's release, and President Barack Obama's actions to free him.

An image made available by IntelCenter  showing captured US Army soldier Bowe Bergdahl (R) during his release - AAP-1.jpg
An American soldier held captive by the Taliban for five years still hasn't spoken publicly, amid continuing questions over his release, and President Barack Obama's actions to free him.

Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, who was 23 when he was captured, has been released in exchange for five Taliban detainees from the American military prison in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

Kristina Kukolja reports.

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