President Trump’s administration has prioritized securing the release of Americans detained abroad, with Megyn Kelly highlighting the stark contrast between his proactive approach and the Biden team’s inaction. Through high-stakes diplomacy and leveraging relationships, Trump’s envoys have successfully repatriated hostages while implementing stricter immigration enforcement.

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– : In February 2025, Special Envoy Ric Grenell secured the release of imprisoned in Venezuela after secret negotiations with Nicolás Maduro’s regime. The Trump administration demanded Venezuela repatriate illegal immigrants, including gang members, at its own expense. Grenell criticized the Biden team for failing to conduct prison welfare checks or advocate for these detainees.
– : Trump’s leadership led to the release of an American hostage in Belarus, marking the since he took office. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy Adam Boehler emphasized Trump’s relentless focus on repatriating citizens.

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Grenell noted that Biden officials imprisoned Americans in Venezuela, leaving them in legal limbo. Meanwhile, Trump’s team employed the to deport Venezuelan gang members and negotiate prisoner swaps, a tactic the Biden administration avoided. Megyn Kelly praised Trump’s willingness to confront adversarial regimes and use leverage, contrasting it with what she called Biden’s “passive” approach.

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The Trump administration has linked immigration enforcement to foreign policy, striking deals with countries like El Salvador to house deported criminals. While controversial, this strategy aims to deter illegal immigration and free resources to focus on hostage diplomacy. Kelly argues that Trump’s “America First” toughness ensures fewer citizens remain stranded overseas.

Trump’s results-driven foreign policy and Megyn Kelly’s commentary underscore a clear divide: proactive negotiation and pressure versus perceived Democratic hesitancy.