Van Susteren: Sgt. Tahmooressi’s release NOT due to diplomatic pressure

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Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren has made tireless efforts to bring Sgt. Tahmooressi’s imprisonment in Mexico to President Obama’s attention.

Yesterday, Tahmooressi was released, and Van Susteren says diplomatic pressure from officials in the Obama administration had nothing to do with it:

A month ago, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest deflected questions about Sgt. Tahmooressi, telling reporters to ask the State Department instead.

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‘Seems impossible until it is done’: Montel Williams welcomes home Sgt. Tahmooressi [photos]

Rep. Matt Salmon: Americans’ support was instrumental to Sgt. Tahmooressi’s release

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