Biden administration slow-walked Marc Fogel designation as ‘wrongful detainee,’ Republicans say

Marc Fogel, and that the delay in designating him as a wrongful detainee was not due to lack of effort or interest on the part of the administration. Carstens emphasized that the process of securing the release of Americans detained abroad is complex and often involves delicate negotiations with foreign governments.

Despite the challenges, Carstens said that the Biden administration was committed to bringing Fogel home and that they ultimately succeeded in doing so. He praised the efforts of all those involved in the process, both within the government and in the private sector.

In the end, Marc Fogel was reunited with his family and returned to the United States after a long and difficult ordeal. His story serves as a reminder of the importance of bipartisan cooperation and perseverance in working to secure the release of Americans who are wrongfully detained abroad.

As for the future, lawmakers like Rep. Guy Reschenthaler and Rep. Mark Kelly are continuing to push for greater transparency and accountability in the process of designating Americans as wrongful detainees. They hope that by shining a light on cases like Fogel’s, they can prevent similar delays and ensure that all Americans who are detained abroad receive the support and assistance they need to come home safely.