Already the center of some controversy, Bob Bergdahl, the father of the American POW released in exchange for five Taliban prisoners, held an odd live press conference today. Fox News’ Shannon Bream live tweeted but Bergdahl seemed to raise more questions than he answered.
Bergdahl's dad says to son, Bowe: I hope your English is coming back and know that I love you, so proud of your character
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 1, 2014
Bergdahl's dad says to son: I'm proud of how much you wanted to help the Afghan people and what you were willing to do to go to that length
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 1, 2014
@ShannonBream So he's confirming that his son did walk away from service? AWOL?
— BOSSY Kat MC (@katzeye75) June 1, 2014
Bergdahl's dad says the ethos "no one left behind" is true – "Bowe, I told you you wouldn't be left behind"
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 1, 2014
Bergdahl's dad says of Hailey, Idaho – "We're so much like Afghanistan"
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 1, 2014
@ShannonBream What does that mean?
— The Storm is Here – Be Not Afraid (@CalFreedomMom) June 1, 2014
“@ShannonBream: Bergdahl's dad says of Hailey, Idaho – "We're so much like Afghanistan"” Really? @haileyidaho guess I won't visit.
— AstrO (@Mi_Astronauta) June 1, 2014
@ShannonBream This guy just needs to stop talking! Making no sense
— DemsRCrookedAF (@DubsterCali) June 1, 2014
Bergdahl's dad: Americans should know if this ever happens to you you'll see parts of your govt you never knew were there, will be thankful
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 1, 2014
Bergdahl's dad says to son, Bowe: We sent the team that is helping you in Germany – "we hand picked them"
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 1, 2014
@ShannonBream what does that mean, "we hand picked them" – since when are they in government or even part of the military recovery process
— Yardonna (@yardonna) June 1, 2014
Bergdahl's dad says – "It isn't over for us. In many ways it's just beginning. There's a long process here." asking for patience
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 1, 2014
Bergdahl's dad says – Some day there will be time for interview, books, I have a lot to say – but that's a distant future
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 1, 2014
2nd time Bowe Bergdahl's dad mentioned a "book" in his press conference. Just begging for a contract.
— Evan McMurry (@evanmcmurry) June 1, 2014
Appears Bergdahls won't be taking any questions – leaving many unanswered issues
— Shannon Bream (@ShannonBream) June 1, 2014
@ShannonBream Wait, if you're not taking questions, why have a live presser? Just release the statement.
— Steve Janke (@steve_janke) June 1, 2014
Truly strange.
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