Team Obama Tried to Pay a Ransom for Bowe Bergdahl, Only It Was Taken By A Con Man First

According to a letter written by Rep. Duncan Hunter, the Obama administration tried to pay the Taliban a ransom for deserter Bowe Bergdahl, only it was taken by a con man before it could be delivered.

The ransom payment was first disclosed by Rep. Duncan Hunter in a Nov. 5 letter to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. Mr. Hunter stated in the letter that Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) made the payment covertly as part of a release deal. But the money was stolen by the Afghan intermediary claiming to represent the Haqqani terrorist network.

“Given the significance of this matter, as well as the fact that Pentagon officials have denied that a payment was even considered — and you also said you were unaware of any such attempt — I ask you to immediately inquire with JSOC to determine the specific order of events,” said Mr. Hunter, California Republican and member of the House Armed Services Committee.

Mr. Hunter also asked Mr. Hagel whether ransom payments are being considered for other captives.

Well, clearly not for the ISIS captive who have been beheaded, including Army Ranger Peter Kassig.

Why isn’t this bigger news?