Not the reaction Obama was looking for.

Via WaPo:

. . . The poll also shows Americans continue to oppose the deal that was made to exchange five Taliban leaders held at Guantanamo Bay for Bergdahl. Fifty-one percent disapprove of the deal, while 39 percent approve.

This is the first time a poll has shown a majority opposing the deal. Other recent polls from CBS News and the Pew Research Center have also shown opposition to the deal is higher than support.

In addition, when respondents were informed of allegations that Bergdahl deserted, opposition to the deal increases significantly, to 63 percent. In that case, just 28 percent continue to approve of the deal.