Adam Boehler

2026 JAMES W. FOLEY FREEDOM AWARDS – AWARDEE SPOTLIGHT ROBERT A. LEVINSON EXCELLENCE IN GOVERNMENT SERVICE AWARD - in recognition of his extraordinary contributions as a public servant to the freedom of U.S. nationals taken captive abroad DUSTIN STEWART Acting Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, U.S. Department of State For additional information about all our distinguished award recipients, please visit: secure.qgiv.com/event/2026jame…

I was blessed with the most amazing sister, @emma_tsurkov, and a forceful and compassionate champion in the form of US Special Envoy for Hostage Response, @aboehler. Thank you for saving my life. youtube.com/watch?v=M5Q1ny…

“I have no choice but to… go into the world and fight for her”: Emma Tsurkov recounts to @EFMoriarty her harrowing efforts to win the release of her sister Elizabeth, who was held captive by a terrorist group in Iraq for 903 days. Their interview airs Sunday.

In January, @POTUS told @KatiePavlich he would "take a very strong position" on American citizen Dennis Coyle's unjust detention in Afghanistan: "I'll take care of that." Mr. Coyle is now on his way home. Promises made, promises kept.

No one has ever been as successful as @aboehler is at his job. This is why American power is worth having. So happy for Dennis's family, as I know the joy they feel.

In January, @POTUS told @KatiePavlich he would "take a very strong position" on American citizen Dennis Coyle's unjust detention in Afghanistan: "I'll take care of that." Mr. Coyle is now on his way home. Promises made, promises kept.