his release. and here's what the president's national security adviser, john bolton said when asked by cnn on sunday. >> what is the u.s. trying to do to secure his release? >> well, as of this moment, my understanding is that we have had what's called consular access, meaning american diplomats in saudi arabia have visited with him. beyond that, we don't really have any additional information at this point. >> why the silence here when you've seen the president doesn't shy away from calling out friend or foe, if he wants to? let me bring in fareed zakaria, the host of "fareed zakaria gps" for more on this. fareed, we -- everyone knows that the president doesn't hold back when he chooses. and he advocates for the release of other americans who have been detained in other countries. andrew brunson in turkey is one example and there are other examples. why do you think there has been such silence when it comes to this? >> well, it is astonishing, you're absolutely right to point out that this is an american