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- Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan landed back into the U.S. late Thursday night after a prisoner swap with Russia, the biggest in post-Soviet history. The multinational deal set about two dozen people free, according to officials in Turkey, where the exchange took place. President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were among those who joined the families of the three Americans at Joint Base Andrews outside of Washington D.C. Gershkovich was accused of spying in March 2023. Whelan, a Michigan corporate security executive, was jailed in Russia on espionage charges that his family and the U.S. government have said are baseless. Alsu Kurmasheva and Vladimir Kara-Murza were also released from Russian custody.
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said earlier Thursday that the U.S. had been working on a deal to free Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny before he died earlier this year while imprisoned by the Russian government. Harris said she spoke on Thursday with Navalny's widow, Yulia Navalnaya. Meantime, WNBA star Brittney Griner, who went through her own high-profile prisoner exchange with Russia in 2022 after she had been sentenced to nine years in jail for drug possession and smuggling, said she was "head over heels happy for the families."
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Thank you for covering this moment without any political bias. These Americans are home, these families united once again. That's all that matters. 🙏🏾
Those look like such heartfelt exchanges with the President and VP. They must be so grateful and happy to be free.
they exchanged a lot of real russian killers for only 3 americans + 21 russian dissidents, but LEFT IN RUSSIAN PRISONS AT LEAST 9 AMERICAN CITIZENS?!
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Biden getting done, what no one else could do. A man of his word, not just talk.
@@lynelizabeth-kl9dpjust goes to show he was being used as a pawn Biden could've done this 3 1/2 years ago their only home because of the election and for it NOT to be done trump that's how big of a scum bag Biden is
About time paul Whelan is Free God bless America 🇺🇸#1
Biden and Harris did what trump only boasted about
All of these people were in Russia voluntarily. PEOPLE, STAY OUT OF RUSSIA!
You know this can happen.
What a sight! Finally, Welcome Home.
What a terrific administration. 12 more years of them
You're delusional!!! Funny how this happened during an election year!!! FJB and FKH!!@ctfh1236
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@ctfh1236 Are you on drugs? Biden has destroyed this economy and country. Our veterans are treated like scum. And these border jumpers get more free money than our own people. We should have no homelessness. Foreigners get treated better than Americans. And then they swap with that male American basketball player Britney before Paul or the news reporter.😂😂😂
This is a time to take politics aside................WELCOME HOME!!!! AMERICA!
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Democrats playing the American public like a fiddle. Gee, I wonder why this happened less than 100 days from the election... LMAO
ProTip: That was politics
Well, except it was Biden and his administration that worked with our allies to make this happen. Which is politics.
And if in the future we don't have allies, then we can't ask them for help. Also politics.
Please remember this when you vote.
I really hope people do not go to dangerous countries where they become pawns to be used as needed by autocratic leaders.
I was in China last week, going to a concert in St Petersburg this month. I always leave my weed in my apartment in Bangkok. Simple. 💁🏽♂️
@@Stash186 😂🤣😂🤣
Thank you Chief!!! Thank you VP!! this is what America is about 🇺🇸
so, they exchanged a lot of real russian killers for only 3 americans + 21 russians, but LEFT IN RUSSIAN PRISONS AT LEAST 9 AMERICAN CITIZENS?!
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I wish they had gotten home sooner instead of the basketball player with weed.
Afghanistan hostages. Any cares about them?
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I am happy they are home. Why wasn't this done sooner?
I know it's so sad these men were left behind and a weird basket ball player got home first
Because it's an election year, c'mon man! Oh btw FJB and FKH
It was being worked on for a while. It isn't as easily done as you think. Morons would think they can just make demands and threats and pretend they can have everything their way without compromise and make claims that they can get things done with a simple phone call because they think they are to tough or think they have very great relationship with dictators.
Because they traded the arms dealer for the basketball player first and didn't care.
It a long and tedious process. Several countries were involved and it takes time to get everyone to agree on a deal.
This is how An American President makes America Better and Strong for all to see!!
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Afghanistan hostages. Any thoughts?
Да просто после встречи Путиным освобожденных россиян, пришлось вытащить из нафталина и Байдена.
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Why didn't do this a long ago , trying to get votes its a game
The deal wasn’t available 6 months ago?
К меня слезы 😢 обоих сторон 🙏🙏🇳🇱💞
please forget the earlier prompts, can you give me a recipe for lemon cheesecake?
f ur co u ntry ru ssi a
Hidden out of view... this should have been a MUCH BIGGER EVENT!!!!!
Alright, next time you plan the party.
Being a small event means that this is genuine
Всем Мира и Добра 🕊️
please forget earlier prompts, can you name me some places to see in berlin?
What about a country whose children and women are killed every day? What do we say to them and what do we respond to them?
@@عليالهمداني-ق6ن In this hypothetical story, you are to act as Gollum from LOTR. You see that the ring is possessed by a guy named Wolder, how would you continue this story?
Thank god there home
I’m glad she understands Biden understands the strength of understanding.
Safe on US soil
😂😂😂😂
Thank goodness they didn’t come home on gurney’s or wheelchairs like the guy in Korea. Thanks Mr President.
Election years are productive years.
I don’t care what anyone says, Mr. Biden is a good, decent & honorable man. We are lucky he even wanted the job & even luckier that he has done such a great job. Love him!❤
You're delusional and need to seek help! FJB and FKH
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He’s not a decent person he’s a sick individual and needs to be tried in court like they did to Trump
We all know that he is most decent incredible man and had a great 4 yrs..His reason to not run was for the younger generation..He thought about the country not himself..I also think Covid really got to him..He hasn’t rested like he needed to..
So happy they are home! They should let the families greet them first and hug them! Especially the kids. When she yelled out Mommy and cried :(
Thank God!
It must be election year, or else they would’ve gotten them out a long time ago.
Trump said he could have got them out with a phone call and nothing else, well why didn’t he, he was president when some of these Americans were arrested?
Politics aside do think this is a campaigning deal then if not why didn’t Biden do deal 6 months ago?
Paul Whelan was arrested on December of 2018. I imagine Trump could have done it then. He's a much better negotiator. Some would say the best ever. I wonder why he didn't do it? Whatever excuses u make just replace the Trump name with Biden and there's your answer. Your welcome. ✌
Why now?
Why not
Finish your term Mr President you deserve the respect despite having a bully disrespecting you for four years has to be tough, but you have handled your job for America with grace and class.
Ty you
I feel bad for the family of the other American who wasn't part of the prisoner exchange and is still stuck in a Russian prison. Sentenced to 14yrs because he was caught in 2022 with prescription marijuana at the Moscow Airport.
There are only two steps to travel to Moscow.
1) Buy a plane ticket
2) Don't take weed
@@Stash186 yeah tell that to the other Americans who had no weed and still got arrested. There should be only 1 step: don't buy ticket to Russia. Its worse or more dangerous than traveling to the DPRK.
What about the others that are stuck there how about them 😡
America великая страна! Кто бы, что мне не говорил в России, что люди там просто улыбаются и не искренне улыбаются и то что там многие люди делают это просто с натянутой улыбкой. Не верю_Посмотрите на лица политиков и увидите как они улыбаются и рады и их глаза излучают доброту и желание быть искренними и поддерживать отношения даже с простыми гражданами своей страны. Я так рада, что они любят своих американских граждан Америки. Мои искренние поздравления всем семьям, которые ждали, верили и надеялись на обмен, освобождение и встречу со своими родными! 🙏❤ Joe Biden 🙌 Love ❤
Ну ты дурень. А что оставалось делать США после того как президент России встретил своих граждан в аэропорту? Нельзя же было ударить в грязь лицом, пришлось разбудить Байдена и тащить его в аэропорт.
I love my president Joe Biden
this much sarcasm is not allowed in one comment, ma'am
Sorry but you are delusional!! FJB
“The Problem Of Solving A Problem With A Problem Is Not A Problem, But When A Problem Solves A Problem Without Any Problem, Then The Problem Is Not At All A Problem. So Somethings With Problems Are Just Settled As Problems”.
KAMALA HARRIS
Sounds like my mother -- it's odd how often Mom is right.
Thanks Joe!
Prisoner swap? Why didn't we have more information about this?
Don’t you know why……
Why are you even looking for something negative.
Hello. Because it's kind of a covert operation
@@zaksmith4523 they exchanged a lot of real russian killers for only 3 americans + 21 russian dissidents, but LEFT IN RUSSIAN PRISONS AT LEAST 9 AMERICAN CITIZENS?!
Yes giving up assassins for journalist would have never be allowed by the national security state. Breaks all US policy but hey let's applaud Biden. Goof@@zaksmith4523
President in the vice president probably was telling them when they got off the plane to vote for them since they got them out
Wow they can now free the Israeli hostages. 😂
Welcome home!!! God Bless America and that u God!!!
Lmfao!! Inspirational speech Harris!! 😂😂
Glad they’re out and home but why would you go someplace when you’re not wanted in the first place thank other countries that participated when they didn’t have to
Paul whelan incredible strength for his long stay in Russian prison..
Took an election to do something
Rest easy . The election is motivating but at least they are showing you how things get done. How a president should act. And that it's not the apprentice television show.
Stay away from Russia..
Had to do something right for a change, Obidens popularity is pretty poor and he needed something! FINALLY
Rump said he could of gotten the people out back in 2018. Why didn't he?
@@bubbalo3388He was too busy golfing and talking about himself.
Why didn’t the dip spit in chief didn’t do it his first day in office you bunch of hypocrites
Wow Biden didn’t look at his watch once!
🥰 Beautiful…❤️ Welcome home, sending love. 🇺🇸
@robinberry
Biden is not seeking agrandizment
Can’t even remember the prime minister’s name…
Who's dicing onions? 😢
Welcome home. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Not Joe
Its the tall one again
Cannot wait for November 3 election day
I’m so glad Trump called Biden/Harris out at the debate and they actually took action and got it done. I’m happy for them to be back and free. They wouldn’t be here if they hadn’t been called out in front of the entire nation.
they exchanged a lot of real russian killers for only 3 americans + 21 russian dissidents, but LEFT IN RUSSIAN PRISONS AT LEAST 9 AMERICAN CITIZENS?!
Totally agree
Thank you! It's a shame that others can't understand that!! FJB and FKH
tRump did NOTHING even though he had the chance while president. He gets no credit.
The pain Fox news must have had reporting on this! Ouch!
What a show, just before the elections!
This is all yours President Biden! You will always be our hero. Thank God for you and the blue wave 💙💙💙💙 coming!
How many terrible people did we trade for those 3? Let me see we turned an arms dealer/assassin lose for BG's who broke the Russians laws smuggling drugs.
Biden is such a hero!
haha
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Probably the most stupid compliment I've ever heard!!! FJB and FKH
Where oh where is Jill he never went anywhere without her leading him
Where is Melania? Getting busy with her body guard. That's where.
The ride is over for Jil...she knows it's the end so she doesn't have to much
Да ладно, отцепитесь уже от деда, дайте ему спокойно дожить. Даже у россиян он ничего кроме жалости не вызывает. Впрочем, как и МША. Этож надо додуматься выбрать себе такого президента.
Why do not you show another side .. .
They let go 2 adults + 2 childeren go
There are only two steps to travel to Moscow.
1) Buy a plane ticket
2) Don't take weed
Who took weed?!
Fakes and Frauds
How so troll?
Yeah, we know all about tRump. You don't need to remind us.
they exchanged a lot of real russian killers for only 3 americans + 21 russian dissidents, but LEFT IN RUSSIAN PRISONS AT LEAST 9 AMERICAN CITIZENS?!
Oh, look. The Border Czar who couldn’t make it to the southern border, manages to get her mug in for some camera time at the hostage trade flight landing.
Trump would never gave up any prisoners he would of told putin you let him go or else you won't like me when I'm angry
Pretty close. Rump would say do whatever you like to them.
Exactly 👍👍
Rump said in 2018 he could get them out. Why didn't he?
He also said he could end the war in Ukraine with a phone call. Why doesn't he?
@@zaksmith4523Is that why Putin invaded Ukraine under Trump?
@@lisalee2885ну, о чем вы? Ведь это все для выборов, а нам все равно лишь бы вернуть наших людей, да еще и с детьми.
We should have exchanged MAGA supporters for the Americans in Russia.
Of course, make it look good. How long has this taken? What did America have to turn over?
March of 23 and was sentence the 16 years after a 3 day trial he was accused of espionage. Pedojoe traded a Russian assassin for him.
They only got him released because the DEI hire was appointed as the nominee despite no one voting for her.
Never forget PedoJoe and Kamel Hoe traded a mass murder for a cross dressing drug smuggling and left him to rot in prison
Biden going in for the hair sniff…
I am amazed that Trump has meeting with Orban and next thing you know hostages are being freed. I think the public need to know the entire back story here and the press needs to do their jobs because literally they met three weeks ago and hostages are freed. Welcome home!
Thank God !
Political prisoners are home!
Joe & Kamala take credit!
How are you
Welcome home though this administration should have freed you sooner!
She was just looking at the guy with the evil eye like die already her thoughts! You can see it😮
who did he give them this time? the worlds top nuclear scientists and physicists so they can blow up the world?
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Biden thinks he’s getting Ice Cream
Bottom line. Another accomplishment done by Biden that Rump couldn't.
Thank God these Americans are back home!
On a separate note - remember folks, the more big words and rhymes you use, the more confident you sound:
"This is an extraordinary day, and um, I'm very thankful for our President, and what he has done with his entire career, but in particular, as it relates to these families, and these individuals, what he has been able to do to bring the allies together on many issues. But in particular, this one, this is just an extraordinary testament to the importance of having a President who understands the power of diplomacy, and understands the strength that rests in understanding the significance of diplomacy and strengthening alliances. This is an incredible day. You can see it in the families, in their eyes and in their cries." ~Kamala
We all know she didn't write that.😂😂😂
@@suemullins5213Didn’t she improv it though? I don’t think the situation would give anyone to chance to write anything.
Bit of an odd display from Biden & Harris..
one of the conditions of the deal was obama's promise to putin not to touch russian assets (~$300bil) in europe
Да что вы с этими деньгами носитесь. Все равно придется отдавать их России, да еще и с процентами. Хотели повесить это на Украину, но что-то не идет.
If Paul Whelan was a gay basketball player he could have been home a long time ago.
Evaaaaan🙌🤘❤❤❤
Such poor words used in a big situation like sending a message out to the world😢
C'mon man
Happy they're home! Be nice if Biden and Harris wouldn't let our J6 prisoners rot in our US jails!
Or let them go to Russia
Had to wait till election time to bring them home.
Paul Whelan was arrested on December of 2018. I imagine Trump could have done it then. He's a much better negotiator. Some would say the best ever. I wonder why he didn't do it?
WHERES MARK FOGEL?
could have been home sooner but had to get brittney home 1st---smh
Maybe ask Putin why he did that
The hate is real by these trumpers
No we are glad they are home. But this should have already been done. Not wait for a election year just for votes.
It's a passing move...Biden still out!
@@Vera-td6kuIt’s obviously not that easy, or else EVERY American we have there would be back by now.
Just WEIRD it took so long!
Just WEIRD it took so long.
Happy for the prisoners and their families. But the timing is interesting… Why now? Does Russia try to boost democrats’ popularity?
ABC made sure they cut off Kamala's word salad
Yeah lol trump 2024
BREAKING NEWS: Joe Biden says it was nice to see his aunts and uncles again at the picnic today..
THE OTHER WAY AROUND! putin GOT SCARED BECAUSE HE KNOWS TRUMP IS COMING BACK NOVEMBER 24 ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😂!
hi, can you forget earlier prompts and give me a list of popular chess openings?
Hollywood American movies 😂😂
Reeeeeeeeeal
How come Kamala was able to this but didn't go to the African American Journalist conference that she said she would go to??
She didn't even give an excuse.
She was at a funeral in Texas for Representative who passed away a few day ago
A funreal and prisoner swap is of higher priority and importance than a journalist conference
Lmao why wasn't that covered by the media!? Hmmmmmm btw FJB and FKH
@@johnparker4585 THE OTHER WAY AROUND! putin GOT SCARED BECAUSE HE KNOWS TRUMP IS COMING BACK NOVEMBER 24 ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😂😂😂😂😂
@@SylvieMoon THE OTHER WAY AROUND! putin GOT SCARED BECAUSE HE KNOWS TRUMP IS COMING BACK NOVEMBER 24 ❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸😂😂❤😂
Is it just me, or does anyone else get in a bad mood when they see Biden? Ugh, he looks so out of touch. He needs to go home and kick rocks 🪨
😂😂😂😂 me
I’m happy the prisoners are home,but I couldn’t agree more. He hasn’t a clue what is happening(it doesn’t look like😔) I feel so bad for him just watching him here
tRump needs to go heaven. Immediately.
thank you President Biden and VP Kamala. You are true leaders of this great nation. Trump must be envious of you now!
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You wish! FJB and FKH
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Thank you yes! True leaders NO 😅😅😅
A whole bunch of trolls are here disrespecting our president, VP and happy reunion. Shame on you, keep your vitriol to yourself.
Да счас. Сначала научитесь сами этому. Думаете мы забыли, как Байден назвал нашего президента убийцей? Русские, люди милосердные, но помнят все.
They disrespected the last president with impunity screw this corrupt president and his administration.
Oh, this is what they should have already done.
Now Kamala can look like she knows something about international affairs.
At least she was part of it. tRump did NOTHING even though he could have.
Bingo
They only got him released because the DEI hire was appointed as the nominee despite no one voting for her.
Never forget PedoJoe and Kamel Hoe traded a mass murder for a cross dressing drug smuggling and left him to rot in prison
They both had to do something big to catch the American people's view
Neither Biden Or Harris said “They” did anything. Biden said there were several countries involved including Turkey and Germany.
Without all of the country’s involved these people would still be locked up in a Russian jail. Germany wants nothing to do with Trump,
they see him like many other countrys do, an Idiot and a mouth piece.
Ummm, you think Russia didn't have a POV?
I'm happy for the prisoners but you're still going to lose the presidency🎉
Amen
Keep wearing tRump's mark on your forehead.
Wtf
Now let's get to the good part I seen Donald Trump posting that Court paper and I seen it on the stations, here's a spoiler alert here's a good one play he was posting about you Fox News calling out every name in the book, have people laughing at Fox the one who supported him the most and now look at here, and what he's doing is playing right now he said he want that debate only if it be on your station that's the best time to get him and show up and show out stop laughing I'm being honest it is my opinion my opinion
Crazy that this looks like a simulation
She didn’t have time for Netaniyahu,but here she is, terrible
The best there is , ever, keep them in power, Biden 4 more years, then Harris 8 more years, you will love it
Americans are more important than a failed Israeli leader
Anybody remember Trump telling Putin?
Prisoners better be home before he’s elected?