As President Biden approaches the end of his term, he is attempting a hostage exchange deal with the Taliban to bring back three wrongfully detained American citizens. Although this act is humanitarian in nature, it also raises doubts about the strategic approach of the US foreign policy. After all, releasing a high-profile prisoner believed to be closely associated with Osama bin Laden in exchange for three American citizens seems like a profitable deal, but it may also leave potential consequences. It is worth noting that the families of these American citizens have been calling for two years for their safe return. President Biden’s action is a practical demonstration of his promise to ‘bring back every wrongfully detained American citizen.’