Trump.is ‘s business man first. He may have not wanted to aggravate, an already bad situation.
The kid was a stupid zealot, and should have known better, than to even enter NK. People like him die all of the time, trying to spread Christianity. I feel sorry for him. But it was his choice, to trust his God to protect him. Now, he is facing the consequences of his actions.
As for the rest. I believe that some weren’t spies. It was their choice to enter a dangerous situation. I know that they don’t have to give anything else, but name and rank. But they knew what they were getting themselves into. Hopefully, they can get freed, but I doubt it. Trump would rather trade them, for diplomatic reasons.
Should we just start a war, over these people? I don’t think so. Thousands would die, and over the US’s own decision making. Again. I’m proud of Trump. You have to weigh the risks, versus the reward. In this case, sadly, the rewards are not worth the risks.
I imagine Obama had similar reasons, for not getting more involved. Spies know the risks. They are pawns, in a chess match. Not pieces to lose over…
Sucks to be them…