The Left is panicking. Their backs are against the wall and there’s no way out.
Now Trump secured a major victory that has silenced Democrats.
The Taliban has freed American hostage George Glezmann after more than two years in captivity, a breakthrough brokered through talks between the Trump administration and Qatari mediators, according to a diplomatic source speaking to Fox News Digital.
Glezmann’s release marks a rare moment of cooperation between Washington and Kabul, facilitated by Qatar’s pivotal role as a go-between.
A Journey Home Begins
On Wednesday evening local time, Glezmann, 65, boarded a flight from Kabul airport bound for Doha. There, he’ll link up with U.S. hostage envoy Adam Boehler and Qatari Foreign Ministry officials.
Kidnapped on December 5, 2022, while touring Kabul, his freedom came after Boehler held direct talks with Afghan foreign ministry officials, alongside Qatari counterparts.
The source described the release as a “goodwill gesture” from the Taliban, signaling “trust” in Qatar’s ongoing mediation between the U.S. and Afghanistan’s rulers.
Unlike the U.S., Qatar has kept diplomatic lines open with the Taliban since their 2021 takeover.
This latest exchange stands apart from earlier releases this year—like those of Americans Ryan Corbett and William Mckenty, swapped for a Taliban member in a last-minute Biden administration deal. Here, no such trade was reported, suggesting a shift in Taliban tactics or a nod to diplomatic goodwill.
Diplomatic Wins and Gratitude
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed the outcome, declaring, “George Glezmann is free. George was wrongfully detained in Afghanistan for two and a half years, but now he’s on his way to be reunited with his wife Aleksandra. Welcome home, George!” Glezmann’s wife, Aleksandra, expressed deep relief and praised the Trump team’s relentless push. “I can’t wait to see George and help him on his road to recovery as we rebuild our lives,” she said.
“Since the first day of the Trump administration his team has focused on securing George’s safe release. The skill and dedication demonstrated by Secretary Rubio, Mr. Waltz, and Mr. Boehler has been refreshing. It is clear to us that their dedication to the American people is unwavering.”
The Trump administration has put hostage rescues front and center, pairing that mission with efforts to thaw ties with adversarial nations.
Glezmann’s release underscores that focus, though questions linger about broader U.S.-Taliban relations.
Boehler’s Afghan meetings hint at possible warming, but with no formal U.S. recognition of the Taliban government, the path ahead remains murky.
One American Still in Limbo
Another U.S. citizen, Mahmood Habibi, remains in Taliban hands after over two years, though the group denies holding him. Whether Glezmann’s release paves the way for Habibi’s freedom—or signals a new chapter in U.S.-Afghan dealings—is unclear.
For now, the Trump administration’s diplomatic sprint has brought one American home, with eyes still fixed on others left behind.
