It might have escaped the attention of our president, but no one can fault Fox News’ Greta Van Susteren for not doggedly pursuing the plight of Marine Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi, who made a wrong turn with his truck and was imprisoned in Mexico for 214 days on gun charges. Tahmooressi finally set his feet on American soil Oct. 31, and tonight on “On the Record” Van Susteren aired a one-hour interview with Tahmooressi that was at times harrowing and downright uncomfortable to hear.
For example, the pair got into the details of a suicide attempt after an escape attempt went wrong.
On attempting suicide #MarineFreed says he worried that they would try & hurt his family…"Maybe taking my life is the best thing" @FoxNews
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) November 7, 2014
#MarineFreed: There were neon light bulbs on the ceiling & I thought, 'that's my way out' – I broke the bulb & stabbed myself in neck
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) November 7, 2014
Tahmooressi, who has PTSD, remained calm, but some thought it was too soon to be asking him to recount so many instances of trauma.
@greta Should not have been aired 🙁
— Ed Sutton ?????? (@aesutton) November 7, 2014
@greta @FoxNews you should not be talking to him about this. Detrimental to his mental health.
— zoey connor (@ZoeyC54) November 7, 2014
https://twitter.com/Jerzidi/status/530521704733630465
@greta @FoxNews TRR: He's seriously suffering from his ordeal, needs help & its too early to be publically parading him around for ratings.
— The Road Report (@TheRoadReport) November 7, 2014
@greta @FoxNews Happy to see our #MarineFreed, but think this interview is too soon, too intrusive, and too stressful for him.
— MendyOK (@MendyKiser) November 7, 2014
@greta Prayers for this young man. Maybe a little too soon to do this interview.
— Anne P (@gamecockgirl44) November 7, 2014
@greta #MarineFreed hard to watch him bare his soul. He's so not together.
— Terri Smith (@terri_smith) November 7, 2014
While many can forgive Van Susteren for conducting the interview, few are in a forgiving mood toward Mexico and the Obama administration.
@greta @FoxNews #marinefreed Find them, find them all, snatch them, and publicly punish them so this NEVER happens again. A CLEAR WARNING.
— Curtis Wright (@curtiswright) November 7, 2014
https://twitter.com/TerriMarsh11/status/530521891275284480
@greta @FoxNews Meanwhile the asshole in the White House is playing golf and to hell with this hero marine. How disgusting, he is hurting
— joepar715 (@joepar715) November 7, 2014
@greta @FoxNews OMG! It is hard to make me cry … And I'm crying .., screw you Obama !!!'
— donna ahart (@dahart66) November 7, 2014
https://twitter.com/nichola_lydon/status/530522167457644544
@greta this is crushing! We shld have sent the seals to get our Marine! Wtf! Obama is worthless! #FreedMarine
— Gina Hartsell (@LotofLabs) November 7, 2014
https://twitter.com/ThatVBMom/status/530522348102098944
@greta I cannot hold back the tears listening to Andrew tell his story. And to think president Obama did absolutely nothing! #freedmarine
— ❌Adorable ❌Deplorable (@LadyBabs07) November 7, 2014
@greta I'm so angry with Mexico.Our Marines deserve better.Mexico should have shown respect, compassion, and understanding towardTahmoorissi
— Sal Garofalo (@SalGarofalo) November 7, 2014
@greta @FoxNews #marinefreed Shame, shame, shame on our Nation. Shame, again, how we let our Vets be so abused, home and abroad
— Curtis Wright (@curtiswright) November 7, 2014
Despite being asked to recount so many traumatic events, Tahmooressi’s final message was one of hope.
Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi's message: "We need to look after each other & care for each other… take time to care" #MarineFreed @FoxNews
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) November 7, 2014
Another msg from Sgt. Andrew Tahmooressi: "I am OKAY. I am gonna be OK. I'll be just fine. We'll all get over this…" #MarineFreed
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) November 7, 2014
@greta @FoxNews What a fine, decent man! Thanks to him for serving the US and thank to you Great for your relentless dedication.
— Richard Reese (@RichardReese3) November 7, 2014
@greta @FoxNews What a great interview! Thank you for introducing us to such a kind man!
— Carolyn Easter Webb (@WoodlawnRaider) November 7, 2014
@greta @FoxNews #MarineFreed AMEN SGT. America loves you!!
— susan wetzel (@numma2) November 7, 2014
@greta @FoxNews God I love this boy. He is so precious. He could be any of our sons. #shameonus #americasboy
— shugchic (@Shugchic) November 7, 2014
@greta @FoxNews What a great interview! And what a great American and human being. Thank you Sgt. Tahmooressi for your service.
— Pam Sutton (@pesutton) November 7, 2014
@greta what a humble beautiful person Sgt. Tahmooressi is! He truly is amazing! I would love to help him anyway possible! #MarineFreed
— Destiny Goins (@destinyg1682) November 7, 2014
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Greta Van Susteren: Pressure from Obama admin had nothing to do with Sgt. Tahmooressi’s release