US Marine veteran Trevor Reed speaks on how he survived 985 days in a Russian prison | Nightline

Released last month in a dramatic prisoner swap, Trevor Reed describes the moment he finally felt free and what he hopes for the Americans still being held.
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[@bibit3856]

His parents are true angels. He is so blessed for having such brave, loving and strong parents. He is so lucky. When you have dedicated, loving parents….you have everything!!

[@beelzebootthecanadiandevil9600]

His Dad was pure crazy for going there!

[@romystumpy1197]

It was fortunate his parents had the funds to do all they did to get him released,many don't

[@dankzgaming8613]

He's lucky his parents got cash.

[@fredajordan5704]

So very true.

[@melaniedelgado3029]

Hate my parents. I have everything

[@mothersgauri4137]

Going to Russia, China, North Korea or any other such countries with these types of regimes is just a really bad idea for any reason. It's absolutely not worth the risk.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

Thank you someone with sense

[@pacificswell]

You believe in American freedom too much.

[@mothersgauri4137]

@@pacificswell Said like a true MAGA Russian.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

@@mothersgauri4137 yes indeed he does.😁

[@nicolatoyloy3313]

Especially if you go their and behave badly.

[@poppalane]

Why do Americans believe they can break the laws in other countries and should face no repercussions.

[@oliviastar3812]

His dad got it spot on when he said they're using people like baseball trading cards. Whoa.

[@TheTruthHurts6666]

This has been going on since human kind began. It's in our blood, unfortunately to not trust each other, to cause war, to take others/prisoners from different groups and trade. We don't learn

[@lemonhead1442]

@@TheTruthHurts6666 women stay in the kitchen while men fight for their country

[@rickpeterson8825]

@@lemonhead1442 What ? Wtf are you even talking about ?

[@lemonhead1442]

@@rickpeterson8825 u heard me 🐷

[@wastedtalent666]

God bless his parents they are the reason why he was not forgotten

[@graysoncolvin3180]

His ex-girlfriend and her friends should be barred from entering the US and Europe. They should of known, involving the police in that country would of been pretty much a death sentence for him.

[@TheGingerOfficiant]

He shouldn't have been getting drunk actung a fool 🤷‍♀️

[@muhddiallison8482]

They set him up there no doubt on that

[@Dovelunalove]

Exactly his girlfriend is a Russian so she knows how ruthless her government is yet she got the police involved knowing that would put his freedom and life at risk? Sick.

[@aumelb]

​​@@Dovelunalove these cases are extremely rare. How could she possibly know.

[@aumelb]

Why exactly should they know? It's not like Americans get arrested in Russia every day. And if he became violent, should they have put up with anything he does because he is American?

[@honeybunch5765]

His parents are wonderful, I wish I had parents like that.

[@mommypaulareed4110]

Thank you for those kind words.

[@courtneycoley8487]

Same!

[@jolness1]

They really do seem like wonderful people. I’m so glad he is home.

[@We.1014]

Same

[@craffte]

Same. Gone for 30 years, fam didn't even look.

[@peachymeechie1844]

This man is so brave, and then to be back and never forget the ones who he left behind. That right there shows he has a heart of gold. That his momma and daddy raised him up right!! May God bless him in whatever he does from here, and I hope and pray that he can be some help to getting the others out of Russian prison!! God bless this brave young man and his family! I'm so glad he made it home. Welcome home Trevor!!!!

[@lmaoooo8764]

Lol breaking a law in another country is not brave just cause you think you can get away with stuff in America doesn’t mean other countries don’t have their own rules. 😂👌🏻

[@courtneycoley8487]

Yes!!!

[@courtneycoley8487]

And STILL trying to help others!

[@courtneycoley8487]

@@lmaoooo8764 I hope u don't get caught with something stupid in the future

[@lmaoooo8764]

@@courtneycoley8487 tell that to ur white people lol I think u read my comment wrong

[@brandon41085]

I dont understand why they go to countries like this if they know how dangerous it is

[@lindaross783]

Exactly. Next year...vacation in Teheran. I don't get it.

[@lolawants2008]

Honeypot girlfriend. I believe it was orchestrated & he was set up. Russia is known for using honeypot spies in elaborate years long schemes

[@jimh527]

Exactly how many times have you been to Russia? I've been many times. Much safer than the US.

[@nightflight4191]

@@lindaross783 so you want to say one shouldn't go to evil countries? I understood he had a girlfriend there.

[@Mjixa]

Since the war in Ukraine, Russia isn’t a landing spot for whatsoever

[@raymondsutton7900]

I'm glad he is home and safe

[@angelo_giachetti]

He looks alot better.

[@writtenhousesecurity6499]

👀👀 but is the country safer ? Odd Putin let him go ? 🤨🤨

[@raymondsutton7900]

@@writtenhousesecurity6499 well considering how Biden traded a known terrorist for him no we are not

[@writtenhousesecurity6499]

@@raymondsutton7900 Make him take his shirt off, let us see the scars for are self. 🤨🤨

[@raymondsutton7900]

@@writtenhousesecurity6499 if I could I would but I don't know him or care to know him

[@mariabenjamin8018]

His own girlfriend and friends called the cops on him wow

[@ChristopherPoitras]

His girlfriend 🔥 though

[@JB0010]

@@ChristopherPoitras his girlfriend looks Russian she's probably a spy, hooking up with American's and getting them arrested in Russia

[@stormchii]

are they still together

[@chaosdweller]

Haha yeah I was surprised at that haha.

[@chaosdweller]

@@stormchii hmmm idk ? do u know?

[@SHEASGOTSOUL]

He must be so drained.. I just wanna hug him .glad he’s home

[@vintageragdoll1991]

Not enough people especially young generations are paying attention to this unfortunately. I feel so sorry for all the captives and their families.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

Why is it that people feel the need to travel to these countries, STOP ITS SIMPLE

[@1990758]

I agree with you 1000%. Is this generation don't care.

[@vintageragdoll1991]

@@bw3230 yes I get and we all get that laws are vastly different in countries especially in communist countries. Also in communist countries things are corrupt especially in their type of "judicial system". Otto Warmbier that was held in North Korea and sent home back to America just to die. The video they "had caught him" taking propaganda poster yet...it never showed a face, the build was a lot heavier and short. There was no evidence. They get no innocent until proven guilty, even then there is a percentage of people wrongly convicted. In such strict laws and breaking them down such as you have, you should well know they're not given a close to a fair trial towards somebody being found "guilty" in these types of places.

[@vintageragdoll1991]

@@bw3230 also you completely missed the original point to my comment, COMPLETELY. So again... YOUNG GENERATIONS ARE NOT PAYING ATTENTION TO WHAT IS GOING ON. A LOT OF ADULTS ALSO! WE HAVE A WHOLE FEW GENERATIONS THAT KNOWS NOTHING MY MAJOR THINGS THAT HAPPENED IN US HISTORY. THOSE WHO DON'T REMEMBER THE PAST AND CONDEMNED TO REPEAT IT... OR HOWEVER THE SAYING GOES...

[@nokapimhim]

Makes zero sense “the younger generation “ trust me we’re paying attention bozo and doing the same thing you’re doing about it. Oh yeah NOTHING pls stop and comment something less ignorant it has nothing to do with the generations or the older and younger ppl. I mean, how do you even get that out of this video. Ppl like u comment these things to feel some sort of superiority compared to others because you feel like you’re actually doing something or helping the cause by commenting. We’ve all viewed it just like you. You’ve done nothing to help just like the rest of us, so pls shutup and just pray for these humans that are being used as pawns and put through these horrific conditions. ✌🏼

[@lambdalambdalambda257]

I was in solitary confinement for a month. You lose your mind in there and then you're also horribly treated by corrections officers because they don't understand you're losing your mind and just think you're acting out because you don't want to comply.

[@marilynwillett804]

ONE MONTH, A CHRISTIAN MAN WAS IN SOLITARY THERE FOR 3 YEARS, for preaching Christ. he never came close to giving up, he continually praised the Lord and kept his inner joy. In fact some guards asked him to pray for them. He witnessed to many about salvation and many got saved, prisoners and guards. ''Tortured for Christ'' pastor Richard Wurmbrand.

[@betsybabf748]

He's so young and he has a baby face, but he has age in his face and looks tired. All expected, but he'll be the rare man who gets younger looking through his 30s and get the light back in his eyes as he has more time of freedom and loved ones. Wish his physical and mental health, always being proud at what a survivor he is. Through the rest of his life, he has confirmation he has the strength to get through anything. Never forget that. Maybe you got out to aid in the release to get your friend home. No guilt.

[@chellyvino]

I agree with this. As soon as I left the military I looked 10 years younger. It takes its toll on you for sure.

[@betsybabf748]

@@cb.1212 Of course he has PTSD, but expected and the case for all who has served any prison time, tragedy, attack, etc. Unfortunately over 90% of the human population will have PTSD by age 45. Life has trauma. I got my diagnosis at 42 I lost our baby, my husband, my mother and my best friend in under 18 months. I found my husband's body after a horrific fatal accident as I recovered from almost losing my life as our baby was stillborn. The brain tries to protect, but is limited and body can't process some of those worst traumas. It is more rare to escape PTSD in a life, and most who do just do because they passed young.

[@BENYEET]

@@betsybabf748 nobody asked

[@shannonnonnahs6943]

@@betsybabf748 Hugs 💗, Your strong for surviving so much. I lost a husband then miscarried a baby a few weeks later. The pain never goes away completely but gets less severe as time passes on.

[@antr7341]

He's 30

[@Georgelnz]

Damn you can hear the Russian accent that he picked up in his voice!

[@weirdwes6725]

I wasn't sure if I was hearing him right

[@osvaldomedina173]

did you ever hear him speak before this ?

[@Georgelnz]

@@osvaldomedina173 Yes

[@Alyssa320]

@@osvaldomedina173 A Russian accent is a Russian accent. You can detect it without having heard the person speak before. He definitely picked one up.

[@osvaldomedina173]

@@Alyssa320 everyone in the US has the same accent?

[@JWCFB]

Americans who travel abroad are braver than me.

[@lolawants2008]

Listen, for perspective, you’re still more in danger every single time you get in a car or probably cross the road than having anything happen to you abroad because you’re American. And “abroad” is too broad, so to speak. Lots of the world you really don’t need to worry at all. Pockets where this sort of thing happens.. usually if you’re very wealthy or some other kind of known or prominent person, which most of us are not…. & we ALWAYS hear about it- so it inflates your feelings of likelihood. Did you know 3,000 people a year in the US die from aspirin?? Something like 19,000 deaths by an accident in a bath (not drownings). But he was a prominent military, & Russia was considered an enemy state a lot longer back than 2019. I knew more than a decade ago if I went to Moscow I would be checking my hotel room for cameras. So he should’ve been more cautious. I honestly feel his Russian girlfriend might have been a targeted set up. We already know of known spies- Russia likes to use honeypots- that infiltrated NRA & right wing conservative circles. These are years working for these connections.

[@tumult04]

America has no shortage of cowards

[@zooknutt]

Travel abroad? Can u be more specific (I've had some good vacations in far away lands, you're saying never leave the country yo lol

[@55cook]

How do you expect to buy a computer if there isn't a business person traveling the world to acquire the necessary parts to build them and ship them to you home? Are you just borrowing yours?

[@lolawants2008]

@@tumult04 yeah I guess that’s why a good percentage of the world relies on American soldiers in a pinch. No shortage of cowards is also true. But your insinuation is silly

[@swogSNM1960]

Thank you for your service , God bless you.

[@davidjames3126]

As a veteran thank you for your service. I will do whatever I can to support your initiative to combat these situation against the leaders not doing enough. 🙏🎯🙏

[@Odin33356]

The world has all the wrong leaders and breeders considering humanity is perfectly fine with surgically removing rhinos horns for their own protection and God's love required noah have an ark.

[@rickeypeace5666]

Lake Jackson Texas bargain Mrs.jackson Mr.jackson Texas

[@rickeypeace5666]

Peace for mayor

[@jasonm949]

He shouldn't have been a spy. Not our problem. Big boy rules.

[@Odin33356]

@@jasonm949 its never really what the tv says

[@judithcampbell1705]

I'm glad you are home. Hope you can put this all behind you now. Sending blessings

[@janethuegerich6579]

Trevor looks troubled. Like flash backs of being in a Russian prison. Hope he can get past it, it would be tough. Thank you Trevor for your service to our country.

[@jordanspringfield9772]

what service exactly… driving drunk? yes ofc so american of him to do

[@courtneycoley8487]

@@jordanspringfield9772 he wasn't drivinf

[@reneronquillo753]

At 10:30, Everyone overlooking he was drunk and disorderly in a foreign country. His friends called the police. 🤦‍♂️ I’m not saying he deserved prison sentience, but he can only blame himself for igniting the situation. For his behavior it probably cost the tax payers thousands of dollars.

[@user-wr5od7my4l]

Much Love and Respect OG from a US Army veteran! God bless you Brother! Thank you for your service. We served the #1 Country and #1 Military in the world. Not surprised you were tough enough to endure this.

[@jasonm949]

Yeah...we're number 1 because we invade whomever we want to, steal all their resources, have political prisoners of our own...But yeah, Go 'murica!

[@h.n.441]

Trevor, I have never been in prison in my life but I had lived in a communist country during my teenage ages. Glad you are finally home with your family. Bless your heart.

[@u.s.ninjaleague8930]

He is a Marine. He is unbreakable. Much respect

[@hakimbandaru1915]

Nobody is unbreakable. He is human not a God.

[@yolologo3406]

Sure, sure, PTSD is a joke. Stupid!

[@tatianalyulkin410]

No argument from me! I'm the proud sister of a decorated US Marine.

[@SergyMilitaryRankings]

Lol Japanese soldiers regularly broke marines

[@suttondave3439]

🤡

[@GenXXXX70]

As an a Veteran, you should know your surroundings and act with caution. It's unfortunate he was locked up in Russia, but you cannot excuse his behavior in a place like Russia.

[@lolawants2008]

I really have a feeling his Russian girlfriend & friends.. that she could have been a honeypot from the beginning because of his status. I feel she lured him to Russia & they set the whole thing up… in which case, even the “got too drunk” could have meant drugged, or just coerced into getting too drunk plus a little help. I just have this nagging feeling.

[@lolawants2008]

Also I gotta say.. literally the world over people know sailors or other veterans who are some of the craziest partiers… so… there’s a ton of vets not taking your advice 😬

[@honeybunch5765]

True but Russia should get with the times, they are so stuck in the past. They exchanged him for a drug dealer who obviously is some sort of agent too but really. This country just doesn't want to grow up, invading neighbouring countries, poisoning opponents, continuing the cold war with the US, ugh it's just dumb!

[@blockheadthewise2846]

@@lolawants2008 It is in fashion to demonize Russians and their country. It is OK; Russia is not a perfect country. Do you happen to know the statistics in America? They are atrocious: 3.7 million Americans entangled in the penal system either in jail, on probation, or on parole. A separate number is 20 million felons nationwide (1.5 millions in prison).

[@lolawants2008]

@@blockheadthewise2846 your whataboutism is incredibly weak. It’s not “in fashion” any more than it was “in fashion” to be against Nazis in WW2. And my criticism isn’t invalid. US doesn’t have a president who routinely manufactures charges against whomever they want- even Putin’s puppet Trump tried & couldn’t do it here. Russian government is one big criminal organization stealing from its people & neighboring countries. I especially love the UN Russian diplomat’s speech to the world today as he resigned in shame. Play your little games, troll. Yes US has issues- though highly doubt a Putin troll is quoting legitimate stats- it doesn’t matter, because it’s already a false equivalence.

[@jillipepper5353]

He looks like he’s emotionally fragile, I pray he can find some peace.🙏🏼🥰🙏🏼

[@mcmag888]

Actually, he looks like he is resilient beyond anything you could comprehend. You wouldn’t have lasted a week, he went 2 and a half years.

[@STAYWOKE000]

@Mcmag8 well of course he was a marine marines are taught to never brake & he Clearly didn't

[@jillipepper5353]

@@mcmag888 you haven’t the first clue about me, I’ve worked in psychiatry for over 30 years and his eyes show a fragile state. I just hope he can get help to find peace again.

[@loganlegg2790]

No hes just sad we left his brother

[@courtneycoley8487]

Traumatized for sure

[@wandaborowy9400]

I wouldn't go to Russia, not even for free. That place is dangerous, evil, corrupt.

[@blessall8856]

There are also constant problems with electricity, hot water, food shortages.

[@BigBoss-lj7ni]

BCuz us isn't corrupt ?

[@morriskid4996]

Glad that you're home ..And thanks for your service and continue to keep up the good work. Proud Marine !!

[@writtenhousesecurity6499]

If I was the CIA, I would be 👀👀this guy from now on.

[@pacificswell]

Typical jar head enthnocentric douche that’s takes the cores values to another country, and gets in trouble. Yet, you and others praise him is a phenomenon.

[@wtcashel]

It’s obvious that Trevor has been emotionally impacted from his confinement, and god knows what was done to him while confined. Time will hopefully help Trevor recover from the altered mental state he now displays.

[@Laughing_Lord]

listen, what would happen to him in America if he started a drunken fight with a policeman? Would that also be called a political motive? It’s just that if you don’t know how to control yourself, it’s better not to drink alcohol at all.

[@magical8013]

That's really not that much different from American prisons to be honest.

[@chronicillz1879]

yea you see how docile he is, walks slow, talks slow, 2.5 years in a russian prison will do that to you

[@tatianalyulkin410]

Yeah, but he's a Marine. Discipline is supposed to be his middle name. Don't you think that if he truly had an anger management issue it would have " appeared " somewhere before he even went to Russia? Like a dishonorable discharge maybe?

[@DJQuackers123]

Please stop saying “former marine”. Once a Marine, always a Marine

[@Smallfrye]

rah

[@Joe3pops]

In some countries drinking and driving punishment is a death sentence.

[@magical8013]

I've done time in prison in America and basically everything he said happens here in America to our inmates daily. Not much difference.

[@your19th_dad]

I mean American hypocrisy. Thank God, nowadays, more people are aware of it. I was once their propaganda victim, sadly.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

Big difference you are in AMERICA NOT RUSSIA

[@magical8013]

@@lovesallanimals9948 oh I know the difference, the problem is people think that it's all just cells and waking up, and sleeping all day in prisons in America. No it's gangs gays, gambling, drug addicts, sex offenders, and professional rapists, and violence. And if there is any sign of weakness in you they will extort it and take whatever they want.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

@@magical8013 I understand that but it's still in America not a foreign country especially one that does not like Americans

[@GeneralWinter9]

America is worse than Russia.

[@John-mf6ky]

Wow, what a hell of a farther, respect. Even risked his own freedow by moving to Russia to be closer to his son.

[@andreajackson3638]

So happy that they finally got him home 🥰🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@blockheadthewise2846]

Try fighting a cop in any American city while intoxicated and you will see what happens to you.

[@lolawants2008]

Huh? The whole point is it never even happened

[@blockheadthewise2846]

@@lolawants2008 You are saying Russian authorities just arrest people for the sake of it.

[@citypopFM]

@@blockheadthewise2846 They do if they're good bargaining chips.

[@lolawants2008]

@@blockheadthewise2846 YES. Go to Khodorkovsky’s social media or watching any Putin documentary that wasn’t produced by the Kremlin

[@lolawants2008]

@@jimh527 oh? Is it also a lie that they’re literally kidnapping tens of thousands of Ukrainians? Also a lie that when letting civilians evacuate they took American tourists as hostages in order to trade them, simply because they had an American passport…? Since you’re clearly ignorant on what you’re talking about, I’ll help you out. The answer to that is also YES.

[@Georgetellme]

Thank God. You’re HOME. And I am so sorry for the suffering you went through. God bless you and guided you for the good way the holly way.

[@Emy53]

Why thank God? God didn't stop the abduction or his suffering. That's not how it works. Thank those responsible for his release...what about his parents? I believe in a higher power but I fall short thanking God.

[@crazytrain848]

So he was driving heavily under the influence in Moscow? In the US, depending on your record, this is like a $12,000 offense. **Correction** He was not driving but became "unmanageable" i.e. was sh*t face our of control.

[@joseruiz4026]

12k to a lawyer and probably some classes in traffic school or breathalyzer for a year or so, usually the minimum cost here in the u.s

[@barbarahenninger6642]

I think he also punched a cop.

[@cowboyx9380]

He wasnt driving.

[@gambaridup]

Former marine, well-built body, was drunk - most likely Trevor was not aware that he was in a foreign country or punched a Russian police officer at midnight. He was lucky he got out due to prisoner exchange.

[@crazytrain848]

@@cowboyx9380 Where in the clip do they say that?

[@Namratiug]

There are no “former Marines”. The title is earned and is for life.

[@daysl33per]

^

[@ManuelLopez-pq5vw]

Semper fi

[@Namratiug]

@@bw3230 That title is also earned lmao 🤣

[@anastasia.noelle]

as someone adopted from Izhevsk Russia, my parents told me Russia was the scariest place they’ve ever been to. The amount of poverty is horrible, and they had to take BRIBES to bring me home.They were constantly scared that their life was in danger. Can’t imagine what it’s like in one of their prisons.

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Somebody have your parents bribes? Did you actually learn English , young lady or just a botfarm?

[@Tbone1492]

He's so lucky America had an important Russian Pilot they wanted back. Gladly he got out in time 🙏🐆

[@crand20033]

Russian Pilot? You mean Russian drug smuggler.

[@wastedtalent666]

@@crand20033 same difference

[@jakee4153]

​@@crand20033 He is both a pilot and a drug smuggler.

[@aquatone5073]

Don't get drunk and screw around in a foreign country.

[@katrinabryant9873]

I would NEVER go to Russia! PERIOD!!

[@cinco5582]

There is NO SUCH THING AS A FORMER US MARINE!!!!!! HE WILL ALWAYS BE A MARINE !

[@KyngRuben]

He’s a former marine son

[@cinco5582]

@@KyngRuben no such thing Ruben

[@Alex10daysago]

@@KyngRuben he’s a hero and a marine core veteran.

[@KyngRuben]

@@Alex10daysago no one said he wasn’t I said he is a former marine

[@dropkickirish4449]

I served with former Marines in the Army, and they’re the ones who referred to themselves as “former Marines” instead of as “ex-Marines.” That’s where I learned it from, as well as my little brother who also prefers “former-Marine.” So it would seem you have no idea what you’re talking about, superguy. Either way, stop being so emotional as a means to prove your point, as though that’s a replacement for facts. You sound like a crybaby liberal, in fact, worse than a crybaby liberal.

[@SuperBigblue19]

But Griner actually was caught & admitted to committing a crime. Her case is nothing like the others unless you think importation of drugs into a foreign country is no biggie. There are Russians who have been in pretrial detention for years so Griner is not being singled out in that regard. As an adult you should know & respect & follow the laws of places you go & not expect special treatment because your American.

[@judith3218]

She wasn't importing drugs! Found in her possession was two vials containing 0.252 grams (0.0088890384 ounces) and 0.45 grams (0.01587328 ounces) of hash oil, for her personal use. And she pled guilty not because it was her intention to smuggle drugs, but because she made a mistake and recognizes that ignorance is no excuse. But I agree with you in that people need to respect the laws of foreign countries when travelling, especially in countries hostile to one's own, because you will be treated much more harshly and will undoubtedly face trumped-up charges for political purposes.

[@prodogtwodogman3857]

@@judith3218 She imported drugs. She is an idiot.

[@SuperBigblue19]

@@judith3218 1. I said importing, not distribution. The amount matters not. Transporting anything from one country into another country, is importing. Simple possession would be having drugs obtained in Russia. Her charges are not trumped up. I have traveled extensively & can tell you most places don't like foreigner's bringing drugs into their country in any amount & will make an example of you to others, hence the 9yr sentence out of a possible 10. Her sexual orientation was probably not helpful either. It's considered deviant behavior by many in Russia. Americans sometimes have a naive view of the world & think they are being treated unfairly because it is different than the US.

[@bomber9912]

@@judith3218 If she traveled to the Philippines she could have been killed due to Dutertes war on crime politics. There wouldnt even be a trial. She should be glad it was just Russia

[@judith3218]

@@bomber9912 The lesser of two evils I guess, but I think she would argue that there is nothing to be glad about in being incarcerated in Russia. Six of one, half a dozen of the other.

[@JS-zb1vv]

It sucks but a big lesson learned!! Don’t act a fool in a foreign country!! Just because you can do it at home doesn’t mean you can do it there . He wasn’t a hostage at all . He was incarcerated for a crime.

[@kessiawright1710]

Unless he was charged wrongly. I can see getting charged for a DUI, you drive drunk, be happy you didn't kill anyone and take your punishment. If he didn't attack the officers, then he was a political prisoner. He probably should have gotten a DUI. I hope he never drives drunk again. I have no respect for drunk or under the influence of an illegal drugs while driving. People know it is wrong.

[@JS-zb1vv]

@@kessiawright1710 that’s what you expect in America!! He wasn’t in America!

[@DeploraBill59]

Yeah, in America you can drink and drive and even fight the cops. But probably not in Russia.

[@badgalkia10]

No, he was a political pawn. That charge was bs & you know it. Its all fun & games while you’re in the comfort of your home, making such rash, distasteful comments from behind your computer screen. Lets hope you don’t ever be held in a country being used as a pawn. Look at their history! Locked that other poor guy up after attending a wedding & being accused as a Russian “spy”. Like tf? Are you kidding me🥴

[@JS-zb1vv]

@@badgalkia10 some yes but this guy and that wnba player screwed up . It just proves that just because you can do this in America and think you can do it in a foreign country too . It doesn’t work that way. The USA shouldn’t come running. Because you screwed up in a different place. Don’t go to these places!! Most of these dictators are ZERO tolerance on so much stuff. They weren’t seeking out this guy or her . So now they are willing to trade a bad guy for these idiots that thought the law doesn’t apply to them. I’m sure it sucks but think smarter!!

[@MO-fl8vm]

Why would we free Britney when we have people in our own prisons serving longer sentences for weed?!?! We can deal with Britney later

[@Fenty966]

Agreed

[@joshuaderstine4133]

Don't even think of comparing Trevor Reed to Brittney Griner. There are American prisoners around the world who put themselves there voluntarily by making bad choices such as smuggling hash oil into Russia. Britney is not a political prisoner. Russia is a sovereign Nation and entitled to its own laws.

[@mulan7015]

Trevor Reed was driving drunk. Her put himself at risk for that. If he acted normally he wouldn’t have gotten into that. Even in Thailand the police are corrupt. Yet do you see videos about Americans stuck in Thai jails? Many American women filed reports of rape in South Korea where is the American outrage.

[@jasminefarr1847]

Thank You Trevor! I am so proud of you!!

[@zangolli1963]

nice friends who called the cops in a crazy country

[@blockheadthewise2846]

What would you do if your intoxicated German friend vacationing in American becomes insolent and arrogant in a public bar yelling all kinds of Heil Hitler?

[@zangolli1963]

@@blockheadthewise2846 knock him out and take him back to the hotel This is russia not niagra falls

[@courtneycoley8487]

@@blockheadthewise2846 no one would take him seriously or beat his ass. We wouldn't put him in a prison!

[@Rgunt8905]

They should rename this to : "The luxury of staying in a all white first world country prison."

[@courtneycoley8487]

Prisons in US are white, black, Latino

[@badgambit7332]

There's a different, Trevor was falsely accused of a crime, Britney is guilty of drug.

[@billmurrey6116]

As a hostage? Seriously? He'd got drunk and attacked police officer.

[@courtneycoley8487]

No he didn't. Video proved it. Why do u think he's home

[@billmurrey6116]

@@courtneycoley8487 you're right! I got it. Russian intelligent service (probably Putin himself) lured unknown US Marine veteran to visit Russia through a secret female agent "Natasha", got him drunk and forced him to assault the police officer. And if we going to follow your logic, it means that Russian pilot who was smuggling drugs around was innocent as well. He's also at home. And I am 💯% sure he is right now telling his heartbreaking story on Russian state tv too.

[@bomber9912]

@@courtneycoley8487 There is video footage from the points he got into police car all the way to his jail cell? I dont think so. There are no clear facts only biases. You believe what you want to believe. The only fact in this whole case is that he got so drunk that his friends called the police on him. Everything else is totally unclear and since there was no press allowed in the trial either we dont have any neutral source, just biased hear say

[@jayne2648]

Being a US Marine ....he knew better than to be in Russia.

[@Willppyro]

On top of that him being in russia had nothing to do with the Marines. This is just propaganda to make russia look like they are capturing american military when in reality this idiot probably deserved to be locked up lol

[@lenitaa7938]

So, the Americans should stop traveling to other countries? It sounds like you are blaming him! Why not blame Putin?

[@sakurarobloxova5028]

Americans should get their asses to other countries and see the bubble that they live in! Altho on second thought, other countries dont need the gun violence americans bring.

[@cschu879]

Who would go to Russia.....and why. And than drink and drive!! Some girl friend to turn on u

[@lolawants2008]

I believe he’s saying he didn’t actually drink & drive. Or assault. Just made up. That’s just Russia’s word. *Honeypot girlfriend* - I believe it was orchestrated & he was set up. Russia is known for using honeypot spies in elaborate years long schemes

[@mommypaulareed4110]

He went to Russia to study the language for his college degree. He was NOT driving drunk. Nor did he assault the police officers. Video evidence proves this. He was detained when the FSB found out he was a USMC PRESIDENTIAL MARINE GUARD. Did you watch this story at all? Or just comment on a tiny clip?

[@Aeon1019]

@@mommypaulareed4110 thanks for sharing because NONE of this was shared in the clip as stated - as always Media tweaks pertinent information in a subverted way to paint a false narrative.

[@mommypaulareed4110]

@@Aeon1019 thanks

[@mikebranch7928]

@@Aeon1019 It was in the clip

[@katpeterson7895]

So glad he's home and proud of how his family fought for him

[@nyelement007]

I agree with Trevor Reed. We have to trade him for Paul and Britney. The other guy has been in prison 15 years. Don't see how he is a threat. We have to get our own people Home. Can't stand by and do nothing.

[@bradwelljackson6385]

If we make a deal for Brittney and Paul, then won't that encourage Russia to arbitrarily detain more? What if *you* were the one that Russia detained, now that they know that arbitrary detentions are effective? Would you like the fact that Brittney and Paul were swapped, knowing that this led to you being in prison?

[@ryanmumbower3035]

Britney actually committed a crime so she needs to suck it up, she is no hostage. Maybe she will have a better appreciation of her homeland when she gets back

[@ninetails5594]

Glad he's back home and hope in time he can readjust and live his regular life

[@suziperret468]

Glad you made it home!

[@citybake3602]

Don't travel to countries like Russia, Iraq etc. Stay in your house and tell the person to come visit.

[@spikefivefivefive]

Can we really compare Griner's detention to the first two? She is 100% guilty of what she was charged with. Is 9 years fair for the conviction? No But she actually broke their laws. Unlike the first two

[@jlebowski7530]

Completely agree. Thank you for voicing common sense!

[@karend.5428]

Incorrect, Reed was intoxicated in public which is illegal in Russia, hence, he broke the law too!

[@delshawnmcdaniel2828]

There’s no reason for Americans to visit, travel to or work in a place like Russia let alone break the law there. From one Marine Vet to another, God bless you and I’m glad you’re home but Americans should really stay as far away from Russia

[@samnesvoi9956]

Reed you were arrested for fighting Russian cops while you were intoxicated!!)) how are you a political hostage?? Don't commit crime in another country

[@ggaunya]

The fact that Britney griner is in the same conversation as two Marines is disgusting.

[@ggaunya]

@@bw3230 you obviously didn't even watch the video, the two ex marines we're NOT guilty of anything and even the judges in Russia knew it but were forced to sentence them.

[@bomber9912]

@@ggaunya A video that is obviously biased. There was no press allowed at the trial so there is no neutral source, nobody knows anything except hearsay. The only facts we actually know is that he was so drunk that his own friends called the cops on him. Thats it.

[@brendanaderifar2462]

Thanks President and please repeat over and over again until they are all home.

[@Silver_Prussian]

He assaulted a police officer, in russia thats a crime. I dont know about america but in russia cops are considered humans with rights, he isnt a hero, nor is he brave, nor does this have anything to do with politics. Over 300.000 us citizens visited russia in 2019 were they all deteined.

[@BillBob-dk4bl]

When you go to a foreign “enemy” nation enter at your own risk. 🤷‍♀️

[@fitforlife5142]

Exactly, the women basketball player knowing the intense situation in early Feb and she still going. So no one can blame but herself.

[@BillBob-dk4bl]

@Joaquin Vasquez ok go say hi and visit them 🤣🤣 see just how they feel

[@Willppyro]

@@fitforlife5142 lol she brought in weed(where people are STILL in jail for weed in the US but nobody cares). And that other idiot got drunk and fought with the cops. Do people really think that just because you are american you can go to other countries and completely disreagarded their laws and do what you want without repercussions. Lets free all the people in the US that is locked up for drugs first. But if you are a WNBA player of a Veteran who didnt do anything while he was in i guess you get special privdgles,

[@jakeclnicholson]

As an American, I know one thing, I will never ever visit Russia.

[@followerofjesuschrist.]

"From that time Jesus began to preach, and to say, Repent: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 4:17::

[@luckyluke1503]

He looks just fine. Russians were not torturing like Americans torturing Muslims in places like Guantanamo Bay.

[@AnthonyGarcia-wb8xv]

“I like people who weren’t captured”- Trump

[@jwill9237]

He just lives rent free in your head huh 😆

[@buffayboy3340]

Dang, he looks so innocent even tho he's trained to kill with his hands, you know damn well he probably wasn't getting messed with to much

[@FrancisFranco785]

That is again trained to act like that. We know is he is dangerous than animal and ready to eat his mate when in critical situation

[@nofundsgaming251]

As a parent, I understand why his parents are adamant about swapping prisoners. However, that’s a very slippery slope. Sometimes, these prisoners are very much in the wrong, and the prisoners we swap them for a more often than not verified war criminals and human rights violators. This means we are trading war criminals for misdemeanor crimes.

[@ethanweeter2732]

Misdemeanor crimes where they kidnap our citizens for prisoner swaps though. Most of the people we give up have already served many years in prison.

[@kristenthomas3985]

Exactly! I truly empathize with anyone caught up in legal systems in foreign non western countries BUT, there is a lot at stake that can go terribly wrong very quickly for the sake of one or even a few people for misdemeanors. It’s not to be mean or uncaring but one of the harsh realities with international politics. They release the more recent and notable prisoner, Brittany Griner but at what cost?

[@tatianalyulkin410]

I just don't know. You know what it feels like to me- at least in Trevor's case? A failed recruitment attempt.

[@mommypaulareed4110]

@@tatianalyulkin410 a failed recruitment attempt? I'm pretty sure RF didn't think Trevor, a USMC vet and Presidential Guard, could be recruited to work for FSB or Putin.

[@yarelybanuelos1004]

Why is there so much sympathy for him, when there is none for Brittany Griner? If you don't agree, with the arrest of one, you can't agree on the arrest of the other. Also, wasn't he drunk and hit one of the officers? If so, he isn't innocent. And, what does his past job have to do with this? Every time someone was in the military and did something, being a veteran becomes their identity. That's just annoying.

[@jerickahewitt1655]

Thank you! These people are hypocrites 🙄

[@sawsickness]

In Russia you don't break the law, The Law breaks you!

[@nillyk5671]

I don't feel bad for Marines.

[@Hunee-]

Thank you for sharing your story.

[@RaeBattleRapsMood]

We as Americans have to stay OUT of Russia. Now & forever…

[@barbsmith1006]

Very sad but I hope this serves as a warning to anyone who wants to go to Russia, for any reason!

[@lovesallanimals9948]

Or alot of other countries where they don't really like Americans STAY HOME

[@1990758]

I will never go over there. If I was dating a Russian girl no I'm not gonna meet your parents sorry. I wouldn't go to Mexico.

[@sakurarobloxova5028]

Says the country with most gun violence and school shootings. No thanks.

[@mac11daddy6]

Most countries do not like American tourists at all not just the socialist ones. Why do you think so many foreigners come to the United States? Think on that for a minute

[@G36Jeff]

@@mac11daddy6 my wife wants to go to Vietnam. We were supposed to go but Covid hit. I don’t want to go there. Yes it’s beautiful but who the hell would want to take a vacation like that for the first time to Vietnam. We live in Ohio. It’s on the other side of the planet. It’s a big jungle ??? With tigers lol. Do you think Vietnam is safe nowadays. She only wants to go there cause her aunt will be with us showing us how to travel outside the USA. Her aunt has been to every country except Vietnam… go figure right. My wife wants to save 8,000$ or more to go there just because her aunt hasn’t been there and can show us stuff and make it easy. But I’m Gona tell my wife’s aunt this behind my wife’s back. Cause we’re not going to Vietnam. It’s too far from home. Too many things can happen nowadays. Or am I just being crazy. Her aunt is a wealthy scientist. No way we are Gona save for years to take her rich aunt to Vietnam. We are not wealthy. Not broke but don’t have a lot. Not happening. I will drain the bank accounts and buy gold with it 🤣🤣 so she won’t be able to go 🤣 what do you think ?!

[@jasonm949]

His buddy Paul was convicted of larceny while in the USMC, and got a big chicken dinner.

[@somewhrntm]

It’s been my dream to visit Russia since around 1989. I have always had love for their language. Unfortunately, with all these things that are happening, it makes me think twice about visiting. 😞

[@Atleastihavemydog]

Don’t support that shithole. The good people of Russia will migrate out of there in time.

[@blackice643]

Watch a documentary. I don't think this is a good time to go there...

[@somewhrntm]

@@blackice643 yes, unfortunately you’re right. It makes me sad, but I know you’re right

[@romystumpy1197]

I've never wanted to visit the hell hole,but then I've boycotted many countries,don't like the governments or cultures

[@mommypaulareed4110]

Yes PLEASE DON'T GO THERE. I

[@brxndon]

why is america focusing on that female basketball player instead of rescuing its own kidnapped military

[@guregorihattofirudo2627]

Having been arrested in the 1970’s in the USSR, I can attests to their descriptions of the “legal system” there. I cannot imagine a scenario where someone is charged and not convicted. I also remember conversations outside interior areas where those in charge spoke with candor where no one could overhear. When the rule of power is above the rule of law, that’s how it is

[@scottlee38]

"Got Drunk in Russia". There is your first problem.

[@jennifersmith6597]

Thanks for your service.

[@ericabertagnoli5469]

Moral of the story. Don’t go to Russia

[@honorladone8682]

What a friggin nightmare!

[@jboy7339]

This is a good example of why drinking alcohol is not WORTH it…

[@CaribbeanQueen72xx]

Wowwwww 😮I can’t imagine as a parent myself , what those parents lived while their baby was held over there . Smh you’d think humanity would get better with time , then you realize some unfortunate souls remain as savages as the beginning of human era …

[@JuanRodriguez-wg4vh]

Tell the baby don't brake the law

[@GM-iq9bu]

Let’s not forget the American woman in prison because her BF beat her up and they accused her of domestic violence.

[@bryanb661]

His ex girlfirend must of been Hot, Guys are stupid over chicks, was it worth it????

[@djholliday5132]

Moral of the story...DO NOT travel to Russia, even for a chick.

[@jellojoe00]

They let him live. That's how.

[@skreety0455]

And what a "Life"! Russia?

[@ChristuckervoiceLEE]

I love my mum more than anything in this world

[@natalie9884]

As someone who spent their entire life dreaming to go to the Olympics and training more than I was in school every day seeing this woman who stuck in Russia is unfathomable and unreasonable. What a joke of a system we all have

[@andrewharris6507]

Good thing she didn’t go to Singapore 🤷‍♂️

[@Ancryptoh]

It’s called communism

[@lovesallanimals9948]

@@andrewharris6507 Yeah China only allows drugs to be exported 😁

[@ohhi1134]

She did break the law though.

[@lovesallanimals9948]

@@ohhi1134 i dont believe it was intentional and the Sentence no way fits the crime THEY WANT SOMETHING FROM US THAT SIMPLE

[@email9207]

OMG. So glad hes home finally. GET BRITNEY OUT OF RUSSIA NOW NOW

[@XxxX-wx3er]

Amazing how the comments vary very differently from the Brittney Griner case.

[@michellestelle]

Oh God this poor man looks broken:(

[@vincentdougherty947]

Thank you for your service ............ ⚓⚓⚓⚓🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🤟

[@voskan]

So how much would have he got if he had attacked a us police man? Probably would not be alive.

[@barbaras2669]

No he's white.

[@voskan]

@@barbaras2669 I see )

[@mommypaulareed4110]

IF he HAD attacked police, in ANY country, he SHOULD be punished. But he DIDN'T. Video evidence showed this never occurred. And Trevor is half-Hispanic so there goes the theory that he would've gotten away w fighting cops bc he's white.

[@barbaras2669]

@@voskan I see we are tied as far as likes go. I'm curious what point you were making. Did you think Trevor shouldn't have received a sentence? Was the sentence too harsh or too light? Or like me did you think it was poor judgment to go to a Fascist country and consort with a Russian female? I wonder if his drink may have been spiked. Or did he have a record of alcohol abuse? Was he set up to be used as a hostage or negotiating tool at some point.

[@voskan]

@@barbaras2669 I do not know how far he went with the policeman, I guess he survived, 9 yrs is a lot, but what makes me wonder why it is considered as a crime against him not against the police man. This is a crime even in nonfascist country ). And again what would hapoen to him in the US in such situation.