With a thin record of achievement abroad, President Trump celebrated the releases of Americans held overseas.
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White House Pushes to Recover Americans Held Overseas
The president’s interest in the case of Austin Tice, a journalist who went missing in Syria in 2012, prompted the C.I.A. to renew its focus on finding him.
A Canadian Citizen Held in Syrian Prisons is Set Free
Lebanese security officials helped negotiate the release of Kristian Lee Baxter, who had traveled to Syria last year in search of adventure.
An American Aimed to See Every Country in the World. Then He Hit Syria.
Sam Goodwin, 30, had visited 183 countries before he was detained in Syria. After being held for two months, he was reunited with his family.
An American Disappeared in Syria 2 Years Ago. His Family Wants Trump to Help.
Majd Kamalmaz went missing after being stopped at a government checkpoint in Damascus. His family is now speaking out, hoping President Trump will prioritize his case.