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FILE - American John Walker Lindh is seen in this undated file photo obtained Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, from a religious school where he studied for five months in Bannu, 304 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Islamabad, Pakistan. Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free Thursday, May 23, 2019, after nearly two decades in prison. (AP Photo, File)

The Latest: Trump says Lindh will be watched closely

Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 24, 2002 file photo, John Walker Lindh, far right, leaves the Alexandria Detention Center in Alexandria, Va., before dawn, on the way to his first appearance in a nearby federal court. Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free Thursday, May 23, 2019, after nearly two decades in prison. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

John Walker Lindh release block sought by Trump

Associated Press

FILE - This file image taken Dec. 1, 2001, from television footage in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, shows John Walker Lindh, right, claiming to be an American Taliban volunteer. Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free Thursday, May 23, 2019, after nearly two decades in prison. (AP Video, File)

AP Was There: The roots of the ‘American Taliban’

By JUSTIN PRITCHARD - Associated Press

In this file image taken from video broadcast Dec. 19, 2001, John Walker Lindh is seen during an interview soon after his capture. According to CNN, the interview took place Dec. 2, 2001. Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free Thursday, May 23, 2019, after nearly two decades in prison. (CNN via AP) **FILE**

John Walker Lindh, ‘American Taliban,’ released from prison after 17 years

By Bailey Vogt - The Washington Times

FILE - American John Walker Lindh is seen in this undated file photo obtained Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, from a religious school where he studied for five months in Bannu, 304 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Islamabad, Pakistan. Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free Thursday, May 23, 2019, after nearly two decades in prison. (AP Photo, File)

“American Taliban” John Walker Lindh is released from prison

By MATTHEW BARAKAT - Associated Press

FILE - This file image taken Dec. 1, 2001, from television footage in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, shows John Walker Lindh, right, claiming to be an American Taliban volunteer. Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free Thursday, May 23, 2019, after nearly two decades in prison. (AP Video, File)

‘American Taliban’ fighter to be released after 17 years

By MATTHEW BARAKAT - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2019, file photo, Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad at the U.S. Institute of Peace, in Washington. Khalilzad was met with skepticism on Capitol Hill Wednesday, May 22, as he briefed lawmakers on peace talks with the Taliban aimed at ending the 17-year war in Afghanistan. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Afghanistan envoy briefs skeptical lawmakers on peace talks

By SUSANNAH GEORGE - Associated Press

FILE - American John Walker Lindh is seen in this undated file photo obtained Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, from a religious school where he studied for five months in Bannu, 304 kilometers (190 miles) southwest of Islamabad, Pakistan. Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free Thursday, May 23, 2019, after nearly two decades in prison. (AP Photo, File)

John Walker Lindh, ‘American Taliban,’ to be released from prison

By Matthew Barakat - Associated Press

FILE - This file image taken Dec. 1, 2001, from television footage in Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, shows John Walker Lindh, right, claiming to be an American Taliban volunteer. Lindh, the young Californian who became known as the American Taliban after he was captured by U.S. forces in the invasion of Afghanistan in late 2001, is set to go free Thursday, May 23, 2019, after nearly two decades in prison. (AP Video, File)

AP Was There: American Taliban Fighter in US custody

By BURT HERMAN - Associated Press

Officials: US strikes kill 17 policemen in south Afghanistan

By AMIR SHAH - Associated Press

Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation Zalmay Khalilzad approaches the microphone to speak on the prospects for peace, Friday, Feb. 8, 2019, at the U.S. Institute of Peace, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

Zalmay Khalilzad Taliban talks leave Afghanistan in dark

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times

Afghan municipality workers clean a road in front of the damaged buildings, a day after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, May 9, 2019. Taliban fighters attacked the offices of a U.S.-based aid organization in the Afghan capital on Wednesday, setting off a huge explosion and battling security forces in an assault, the Interior Ministry said. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Blasts rock Afghanistan’s Jalalabad, killing 3, wounding 20

By RAHIM FAIEZ - Associated Press

Official: Taliban overrun 2 outposts, 15 soldiers killed

Associated Press

Afghan municipality workers clean debris in front of the damaged buildings a day after an attack in Kabul, Afghanistan, Thursday, May 9, 2019. Taliban fighters attacked the offices of a U.S.-based aid organization in the Afghan capital on Wednesday, setting off a huge explosion and battling security forces in an assault, the Interior Ministry said. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Taliban attack on U.S.-based aid group raises concern in Kabul

By Amir Shah - Associated Press

Smokes rises after a huge explosion near the offices of the attorney general in Kabul, Afghanistan, Wednesday, May 8, 2019. Two police officials say Wednesday's explosion was followed by a gunbattle between militants and security forces. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Taliban attack aid group office in Afghan capital, kills 5

By RAHIM FAIEZ and AMIR SHAH - Associated Press

Taliban kill 12 Afghan policemen, troops in separate attacks

Associated Press

An Afghan woman receives free food donated by King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, ahead of the upcoming holy fasting month of Ramadan in Kabul, Afghanistan, Sunday, May 5, 2019. Muslims throughout the world celebrate the holy fasting month of Ramadan, refraining from eating, drinking, and other pleasures from sunrise to sunset. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

Afghan official: Taliban storm checkpoint, killing 20 troops

By AMIR SHAH - Associated Press

Taliban kill 13 Afghan police in attack on compound

By RAHIM FAIEZ - Associated Press

Afghan official: Taliban storm checkpoints, kill 7 policemen

By RAHIM FAIEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 14, 2001 file photo, Suhail Shaheen, then Deputy ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, gives an interview in Islamabad, Pakistan. The Taliban say the gap is narrowing in talks with Washington's special peace envoy over a timetable for the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Afghanistan. The two sides are continuing to meet in Qatar, where the insurgent movement maintains a political office. In a voice message sent Saturday, May 4, 2019, to The Associated Press, the Taliban spokesman in Doha says both sides have offered new proposals for drawing down U.S. and NATO forces. (AP Photo/Tariq Aziz, File)

Taliban say gap narrowing in talks with US

By KATHY GANNON - Associated Press