In a notable final act, the Biden administration negotiated the release of two Americans, Ryan Corbett and William Wallace McKenty, held in Afghanistan through a prisoner swap. Released in exchange for a Taliban member, Khan Mohammed, who had been serving a narcotics sentence in the U.S., this exchange highlights the complexities of U.S.-Taliban relations. Ryan Corbett's wife publicly appreciated efforts from both the Trump and Biden administrations, emphasizing the personal aspect of these negotiations and Corbett's long-standing ties to Afghanistan, compared with the lesser-known McKenty.
"In a significant act before leaving office, the Biden administration facilitated a prisoner swap, securing the release of two Americans held in Afghanistan."
"The family of Ryan Corbett expressed gratitude towards both the Trump and Biden administrations for orchestrating the successful exchange after his long captivity in Afghanistan."
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