Right-wing media should really look up military Code of Conduct before attacking the government for rescuing a POW:

Just as you have a responsibility to your country under the Code of Conduct, the United States government has an equal responsibility – to keep faith with you and stand by you as you fight for your country. If you are unfortunate enough to become a prisoner of war, you may rest assured that your government will care for your dependents and will never forget you. Furthermore, the government will use every practical means to contact, support and gain release for you and for all other prisoners of war.

…not to mention all the military officials and experts who recognize that prisoner swaps are certainly nothing new.