Official : Intel indicated soldier 's location a few times , but it was too risky to get him . ` This was likely the last , best opportunity to free him , '' White House spokesman Jay Carney told CNN 's Wolf Blitzer , adding that `` we did the right thing '' in negotiating a deal much like `` we exchanged prisoners '' with the Germans and Japanese after World War II . Bergdahl was freed in exchange for 5 soldiers at Guantanamo , who are moved to Qatar . Official : Soldier escaped on his own but no definitive finding he deserted , probe finds . Some support the American soldier 's release , while others oppose the move .
Official : Intel indicated soldier 's location a few times , but it was too risky to get him . Bergdahl was freed in exchange for 5 soldiers at Guantanamo , who are moved to Qatar . Official : Soldier escaped on his own but no definitive finding he deserted , probe finds . Some support the American soldier 's release , while others oppose the move .