What President Obama Just Did To These ISIS Hostages Is Unforgivable According to a recent statement from the White House, Obama has promised to make a financial contribution to a memorial foundation for slain ISIS hostage Kayla Mueller. While that may seem generous, the spokesperson was unable to explain why the president has not already donated in the 17 months since he first made that promise to her parents. I would anticipate that they [the Obamas] would make a financial contribution to continue supporting it, Josh Earnest said of the Kaylas Hands foundation. But he did not confirm or deny the fact the president had promised the Muellers that he would make a decision long ago. Carl Mueller told ABC News today that they remain certain of what the president offered during a private meeting to the family in Arizona in March 2015. They claim that Obama offered to make a significant contribution. I think thats a question the president himself has to answer, since Josh Earnest wasnt there, Mueller said. Im still waiting for that donation, Mr. President. He asked what he could do for you, recalled Marsha Mueller, Kaylas mother. He says, You wont know, itll be an anonymous donation but I will, recalled Kaylas father. The president could have been a hero, but he chose not to, said Carl Mueller concluded. 