American soldier released from North Korean custody

US Army Private Travis King has been returned to American custody, two US officials said, weeks after he crossed into North Korea. US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan confirmed that the US has “secured the return of Private Travis King” in a statement. #CNN #News

[@NAFO_MythicPlague]

I think it is funny that the NK does not even want him.

[@Nighthawk-8050]

Naw they didn't want him the boy got to many issues

[@Deadassbruhfrfr]

They don't want North Korea to turn into Detroit Korea. I can't blame them.

[@mm9492]

Never believe media. Fake news

[@Reg101st]

His family has issues too they were playing the victim card during their entire interview.

[@jumanjiwarlord]

There’s only so much dog meat to go around…. NK don’t wanna take care of that worthless nutcase…. He’s of no value. 😂.

[@uf9309]

You know it’s rough when even NK doesn’t want you.

[@b.t.2795]

Trump is feeling that pain right now.

[@philly09westside]

😭

[@uf9309]

@@b.t.2795What does Trump have to do with any of this? He hasn’t been president for almost four years.😂

[@TheStorm45]

​@@uf9309#TDS is a real thing. 💯

[@uf9309]

@@TheStorm45 Lol It seriously is. And for some reason I love it.

[@charlespolanco7427]

Terrorists Don't take Black People As Hostages - Dave Chappelle

[@AFong-zb5hf]

😂😂😂 this comment!

[@ytzpilot]

If he had basketball skills he could have become a NK celebrity because they love basketball, but I guess he had no skills

[@meangreen6044]

Lmfao

[@meangreen6044]

@@ytzpilotlmfao damn bw sucks at everything, sports, intelligence, being a hostage. America taking a L with securing his return

[@picakuma]

​@@ytzpilot😂😂😂😂 Why the hell am I laughing so hard at this!!!!

[@nmf220]

They realized he had no worth to them and decided he wasn't worth the headache

[@peterignacio4534]

They have no worth period

[@That_Guy_Says_Hi]

DINGDINGDINGDING! WINNER!!

[@ebhole]

@@peterignacio4534 Lmao i agreee he has no worth but what you mean "they" 💀💀

[@petergreene9312]

They realized he wasn't the enemy🐷

[@_Mr.Tuvok_]

For North Korea to not only release him, but to phrase it as ‘expelling’ and to release him in decent condition-they not only didn’t like him, but they want him in perfect condition to accept his hopeful military incarceration.

[@mm9492]

Never believe media

[@rutgercolinkips7453]

Of course, the North Koreans don't have very fond memories of the Warmbier-episode themselves, if only because of the way it made them look. So handing Private King back in as good a condition as possible, may well have been front of their mind. Particularly if they find that there might be some mental-health issues in play, they might be particularly sensitive about not being seen as trying to milk the situation.

[@PlasmaCoolantLeak]

I hope the Army just dishonorably discharges him, and tell him, he's on his own. He's got issues, why saddle the Army with a headache.

[@elmosweed4985]

They can keep him

[@skp8748]

@@elmosweed4985 nah they released him because he's not their enemy. It's not African Americans that tried to nuke them and starved them

[@davidmhale521]

His family seems to be the only ones happy to see him again

[@sgrey2350]

Good thing that you know them personally. I guess I’m considered his family because I’m happy to see him back. North Korea hurts and kills white people they release the black ones.❤

[@coochiecrook7120]

They don't want him! They were hoping they could sue someone! #bigheadbencrump

[@TJ-nq5nt]

@@sgrey2350 Look up Joseph white he defected In the 80s and never made it back He was found in a river there. Maninstream media act like he never existed. Travis is fortunate.

[@davemojarra2666]

Lmbo. True

[@son_myung_chul]

This fool should be dishonorably discharged, stripped of any and all veterans benefits, and barred from ever serving again in the U.S. armed forces or in a state or the federal government -- he's a national security risk.

[@dannyproulx2835]

He should do time in prison. This is treason.

[@Sbannmarie298]

Agreed son!

[@bass_not_bombs]

Yeah... This should be done, after a lengthy prison sentence.

[@xclusively_meh6631]

@@dannyproulx2835Americans deal with treason everyday with no consequences. The confederacy was treason, the KKK treason, active shooters…is also treason. It’s almost as if it doesn’t matter anymore, only certain people or groups of people are held accountable.

[@princemontgomery6759]

trust me worse then that will happen hes a black man n the united states he gone get a life sentence

[@Nihm420]

He’s about to find out how bad a ‘Dishonorable Discharge’ is to a normal life.

[@calvinndallas3289]

I hope they can get this young man some mental health care. Clearly his behavior has given indication of instability issues.

[@uf9309]

Or he just makes terrible decisions.

[@onespotermadia6280]

Agree, there is extensive backlash because he is black

[@davemojarra2666]

Nah, give him prison time.

[@xxxxmimi]

His mental issues shouldnt impact national securities - he still needs to face consequences.

[@OfficialGapTV]

North Korea literally said he went AWOL because of military racism & harassment…delusional Europeans no wonder the Russians/Koreans/Chinese & Iranians want to nuke us off the earth🤦🏾‍♂️can’t even respect the ones willing to fight your wars for you

[@purpletam5900]

Hes fortunate to be alive. If he had done anything to offend North Korea, he wouldn't be.

[@ChristopherJose-su2gu]

He’s actually quite fortunate to still be alive

[@TimelyInspiration-qp7yi]

North Korea see black people as having the same legacy of subjugation and discrimination. You wonder why they support Palestine.

[@emmw7794]

He's So lucky they expelled him man. Holy shit. He's the luckiest man alive.

[@silas2415]

They obviously know he’s nuts. Who in their right mind runs away to North Korea.

[@OfficialGapTV]

North Korea literally said he went AWOL because of military racism & harassment…delusional Europeans no wonder the Russians/Koreans/Chinese & Iranians want to nuke us off the earth🤦🏾‍♂️can’t even respect the ones willing to fight your wars for you

[@click411]

How bad does it have to be to get kicked out of North Korea?

[@click411]

He has the dubious distinction of North Korea and South Korea

[@curiouscat3384]

Or - how bad does it have to be to run away from USA into the arms of Kim Jong Il ?

[@Sbannmarie298]

Just be black.

[@tommygun5038]

He's a hot head that's headed to jail or worse.

[@ebhole]

The question should’ve been: How black does it have to be to get kicked out of North Korea. The answer would then be: Yes. ✅

[@johnbollok5586]

North Korea figured out he's not worth the trouble

[@xiaoka]

Do we have to take him back?! 😅

[@justmenb3379]

My thoughts exactly.

[@Reaper-cm4jr]

I sure hope not. Let them keep the TRAITOR!!!!!

[@Reg101st]

Freedom of choice we should respect his wishes when he to ran into Kim arms.

[@daviegriffin3539]

*See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya.* #TravisKing 🤪

[@daviegriffin3539]

#QUESTION 🤔 *How fuq-dup do you have to be as an (ASSET / BargainingChip) American Soldier in order to get Fuq'n Deported from the **_(sworn enemy of The USA)_** country where you Defected?!* 🤪 #Damn 🇺🇸🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Mark-lj1dj]

Once they got to know him they decided they didn't want to waste the food

[@elderkarenjackson258]

Answered prayer

[@gfystarshine]

Welcome home buddy, hope you're ok. Man, wtf were you thinking??

[@koshka02]

they released him, which means he was probably completely useless LOL or they realized he was of more use as a "good will token" for future political whatever as opposed to holding him for as a geopolitical pawn.

[@picakuma]

A football bat is worth more then him. 😂

[@minipham6524]

Absolutely 100% right on point completely useless so useless that's they don't even demanded for anything.... They don't even trying to hurts him, they properly dont even get their hands dirty ....😂 Now That's Sad.....just leave him there why even get him back for, he want to be there.....

[@PbJ-i1f]

Glad they thought he was useless lmao lucky him who tf wants to be in nk

[@jameselliott216]

​@@picakumaI absolutely LOVE to see . . .WHATEVER sport that could be used in.

[@nerffej]

"okay yeah i can see why you don't want him either"

[@Michael.Miles1]

On behalf of the Black Caucus we would like to say: Send him back. We don't want him either. ✌🏾✌🏾

[@ZeeJuque]

Speak for yourself i ❤every black person from cape to Rio to the moon

[@ecurewitz]

I guess Leavenworth will have to take him

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

Hummm. Something tells me you are not qualified to speak on behalf of the Black Caucus lol

[@Michael.Miles1]

@@ZeeJuque All skin folk ain't kinfolk. We can do without this traitor. ✌🏾✌🏾

[@texvor6949]

@@Michael.Miles1 Yet you with a non black partner. You dont speak for the black caucus so sit down and be QUIET.

[@jeremyjdl713]

Lmao they said “hell nah he’s crazy as hell take his ass back”😂

[@nobs997]

His race saved him

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

Someone wanted to take this guy out; sending him on a fatal mission like that

[@danrion8839]

Actually this guy is national treasure. He is the first hostage that Kim Jong is fed up, gets on his nerve and returned him without any negotiations. He even forgot to drop him at dmz south Korea but gave him to China. This whole story is straight out of comedy movies where kidnappers are fed up with hostage.

[@TJ-nq5nt]

Joseph white never made it back. He was found dead in some river in north Korea.

[@djb-illy8471]

Keep him.

[@Darrelsimpson3233]

yaw know damn well dennis rodman made a call😂

[@ZeeJuque]

😂😂😂😂

[@AaronEbrahim]

Oh! Wow. They don't even want him. Wow. I wonder what they're up to. Doesn't seem like they have the same priorities as in the past.

[@DuaneHallinSD]

Maybe he gave Kim classified information for the chance to go home again

[@ecurewitz]

They had no use for him. He wasn’t even useful for propaganda purposes. They felt the most they could get from him is to annoy us

[@marshalbaek5580]

They will use this for some future negotiation. They will say "remember when we sent back your awol soldier in good health? You owe us one."

[@peterignacio4534]

They said loud and clearly “ we don’t accept garbage “

[@MOMO41837]

I'm sure getting kicked out of North Korea is a real boost to his self esteem...

[@frkafkaz]

Imagine being expelled from North Korea like trash. Must say a lot about the guy.

[@jonathanpasch6604]

What you mean you cant play baketball? Get out my sight!

[@OGMillyMillz_]

😂😂

[@yishujia186]

His ranking is too low. They can't extract any useful information from him.

[@Mahmoud-mk9rw]

I wanna know what the fight was about in that bar he says hes been going thru racial crap its everywhere he should be allowed to tell his side. People think saying a word is just a word no saying certain words can get you killed not everyone is gonna walk away when you call them the n word im sorry this kid didnt walk into a bar in South Korea so what makes a soldier knowing the rules throw a punch in a bar in another country? Id like to know what happened.

[@finncentt]

Bro was trying to run away to a better life and got rejected

[@thomasmcginnis3783]

*I'd love to say something snarky right now* but seriously?? This is one massively troubled young man. Thanks to the Army for giving him a shot, big blessings and patience for his family and his community.

[@rooster1012]

He is a violent criminal that once on the streets will injure or kill others we should have not accepted him back.

[@daviegriffin3539]

​@@rooster1012Ya' got a point there... _HeLL, if they don't even want him, we sho' don't need 'em._ His ass was to be punished for his criminal behavior and then he pulled that cRaZy Ass stunt... 🇺🇸🤦🏽‍♂️ 🤪🏃🏽‍♂️💨🇰🇷 *See ya, wouldn't wanna be ya!*

[@daviegriffin3539]

🤷🏽‍♂️ #JustSayin 🤭

[@ecurewitz]

@@rooster1012and that’s why North Korea sent him back

[@boowang2618]

North Koreans merely not in the mood to use him as their tool.

[@davidcontreras-fe9pb]

Even North Korean doesn’t want his ass. 😂

[@jona_KardCiv1]

The negotiations were initiated by North Korea. They reached out to find any other countries that would take him because he is such a pain in the ass. The U.S. agreed to take him in exchange for $1 Billion dollars.

[@LeL-q9e]

We don't want him send him back!

[@Faith-to5mp]

He is one lucky man. I am happy for his family to get him back safe and sound. I hope he learns his lesson.

[@TJ-nq5nt]

Joseph T white did not make it back.

[@Vmaxfodder]

He was a rapist.

[@jameselliott216]

🤣🤣🤣 Stupid people don't learn lessons. If something changes, it's the opportunity to be stupid. He won't be running across the border to NK from TX.

[@carlosz4248]

Put him behind bars

[@scwps23]

The US military tried to make a mature adult out of this guy. But, he also has a part in that process. Running across the NK border wasn't a sign of maturity the US military was looking for.

[@erreynolds1215]

I've made a predicament of what your us admin and army will do to this poor kid...

[@ErikaReynolds-mp3fv]

@@MrX-vk1jl because you're american and not canadian? I'd laugh my ass off too cause I'd wanna commit suicide!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rooga85]

people in the comments dont even realize this is the guy that defected, went awol, deserted his post to run to north korea. hes no hero and no one should be glad he is back besides him being back and not giving away vital information to other countries

[@skp8748]

He wouldn't have any vital information. He was released because he's not anglo

[@williamroberts1714]

I wish nothing bad upon him but i hope he gets everything he deserves.

[@bobellingson36]

. wishing for him to get what he deserves is like saying " execute him." And yes that is what should happen.

[@Azulakayes]

What did he do for the North Koreans reject him?

[@chrisdraughn5941]

Not having much value to them and being more of a potential burden.

[@daviegriffin3539]

🤫 *Psssst. Nobody wants to deal with an actual cRaZy Ass person... 🤪 and his cRaZy Ass is Black ⚫️ 😳 too?!!! 🇺🇸 **_"Y'all come get dis muthatrucker up outta here, please!"_* 🙏🏽 😢

[@DuaneHallinSD]

@@chrisdraughn5941 ...or he gave up sufficient secrets to be released

[@hotboy757]

He's black, you can't bargain for that

[@ecurewitz]

He was a violent criminal who was wanted for beating up someone

[@kbear8293]

Now throw him in prison.

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

He’s darn lucky not to have been held and tortured for years!

[@beniamintrif358]

North Korea was like this guy is crazier than we are let's give him back LOL

[@Batman-vr6jp]

He famous now.... He achieved something

[@Shining237]

A US 🇺🇲 Soldier defecting to the DPRK 🇰🇵 - freakin' hilarious!!

[@HeresTheThingOfItYoutube]

I’m sure him and his family are setting up the GoFundMe as we speak.

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

They need it after completing a top secret mission of that caliber

[@precious5663]

This mentally ill young man needs to be medically discharged and sent home.

[@JLTravels]

Why is the press highlighting this traitor…ahhhh … ‘getting back to his family, happy & his good health’ … & not blasting him for his bad choices? Dishonorable discharge & jail time!

[@OneOutRajus]

The press works for you?

[@สมบัติสัตยาอภิธาน-ภ4ธ]

ต้อนรับ กลับบ้าน ครับ

[@briangreen1781]

If this was the NHL: he was traded for "future considerations."

[@sylvanduncan3772]

I wonder if dennis as anything to do with this.

[@kevinjenner9502]

We thank Sweden and China for assisting in the month’s long effort said National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

[@anacc3257]

"King pleaded guilty to assault and destruction of public goods stemming from an October incident, and on Feb. 8 the Seoul Western District Court fined him 5 million won ($4,000) Two U.S. officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the soldier had been due to face disciplinary action by the U.S. military." Another lawless vandal back on the streets. What a feat!

[@Iknowonlywhatimtaught]

He should have stayed in N korea😂 he is going to federal prison now. A military prison. He will wish his North Korean host would have let him stay.

[@bensonplaugh186]

Better check him thoroughly to be sure that he doesn't have a chip secretly implanted under his skin, to be able to eavesdrop on any information that can be gleaned during his debriefing.

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

Lol

[@judymsomi2480]

Thank you our Lord Jesus. Oh thank you our Lord Jesus!!

[@oiaiofoster4775]

I hope The U.S. Army get Rid of Him!!!!!

[@MrChryz707]

Throw him out and make an example of him!

[@andreasnorlin5501]

Swedish Viking here. Happy to see that Travis King is on his way back home to America and his family. Take care of this young guy.

[@Dolores5000]

Never forget Otto Warmbier

[@AUser-t6n]

Sure, they probably didn't "want him" that much. But it may also just be due to months of very effective diplomacy with skilled negotiators. A different US gov may not have pulled this off that quickly and smoothly.

[@AshUSC7578]

I can't imagine a lot of time and energy were spent getting that idiot back to the US.

[@inLegacy]

bro could not resist to switch sides and serve the great leader, but then was rejected when great leader aware that definitely doesn't got Dennis Rodman talent xD

[@jrrosberg9324]

There is no way...... he's is lucky

[@davemojarra2666]

Court-martial for desertion.

[@Batman-vr6jp]

North korea doesn't like Black Ppl i guess.... 😂

[@joshuaking34]

How many ways can you ruin your life while pissing off everyone?

[@BigbyOShaunessy]

I expect that Pte. King will emerge as a $1M Instagram influencer in 12 months.

[@davediamond9436]

trump will put him on his election team

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

😄you guys are funny

[@ecurewitz]

He won’t be able to do that from Leavenworth

[@AG-qc8ek]

​@@ecurewitzyou know Leavenworth?!! You're a legend!! the prison or the army base? I disagree with you though. It was a paradise, lucrative business opportunities, even has the most and the best sex with the best women in both, and not just prominent women from inside the prison or the army systems, and I wasn't even white like everyone, I'm black! Everyone was respected and loved!!! The conversations about culture, future, and travel!! The happiest days of my life, happier even than, my germany years, or Tennessee!!!!

[@jonathanbell5561]

When does the Court Martial start?

[@mikefoster6127]

Lock his a** up in solitary for years!

[@jyanharris7957]

The good thing for him but funny sad reality is even North Korea understands that there is zero tactical or strategic advantages for keeping a black person even a soldier the US doesn't care and will not negotiate or give you any favors to obtain his freedom!! Sad man!! Smh!

[@Joseph-zd2ru]

Put him back at same post as before. With guard watching.

[@WPNSTV]

Eager to get home to his family? Won't this be like 20 in the brig

[@hangten1904]

He wasn't even worth a trade for a bag of rice.

[@hibikile0812]

Even North Korea didn’t want this dude. That says so much about him😆😆😆

[@shutincharlie3461]

Now do some actual reporting and find out WHY the hell they just GAVE him back? This is VERY odd.

[@memecat84]

He is a traitor and deserves to be locked up for treason.

[@williamroyer4669]

A couple of years at Leavenworth often has helped out many prison inmates.

[@bart5246]

Kamala Harris probably posted his bail just like she did for BLM rioters and now Travis King is probably being set up with a nice job just like Susan Rosenberg who bombed the Washington DC Capital building targeting Republicans got her prison sentence commuted by Bill Clinton on his last day in office and then she became the financial advisor for BLM... politics

[@a7a3lr5m6]

Fighting for a country like the US that treats black people worse than garbage is NOT an option, being a traitor is synonymous with pride.

[@bart5246]

@a7a3lr5m6 in the military there is no gender, race, or religion, you are a soldier. Do your duty or get the F out.

[@memecat84]

@@a7a3lr5m6 As a black person from Africa, I can tell you - Americans have it way better than any where else from experience and having lived in America over half my life - it truly is a land of opportunities for those willing to take the hit and rise against the odds. Sure, I may not be treated like a white man, but the grass ain't greener elsewhere. I see folks not raising their children properly and blaming the system far too often when they fail to succeeded in life. I just wish they could see the contrast and truly appreciate today's America.

[@69shakti69]

Not even the North Koreans want this man. He must be quite bad.

[@AD-gi9zg]

I don't know what the situation is with him. I am glad he is released, and hope he will be OK.

[@reirei4510]

Travis King told Kim he was the famous rapper Travis Scott and that he would send Kim some bad hoes from his rap videos. That's why Kim let him go.

[@joerogain5025]

R.I.P. Otto Warmbier R.I.P. Kim Jong Un & Donald tRUMP foresaked you!

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

Lol Trump hadn’t yet buddied up with NK at that time.

[@ttkitah9627]

Careful ! maybe he has a spy electronics chips drilled on his butt

[@saltyarmy5709]

I wonder if he will face charges for beating the South Korean almost to death, probably not because he's black

[@ricopaulson1]

He was court martialed and was facing jail time, hence him running. Do you just make shit up to suit your narrative?

[@gettingannoyedquick]

@@ricopaulson1 Right while deployed we had a guy do that to a foreign exchange student and we have not heard from him since. The military doesnt deal with that stuff with a slap on the wrist he is getting the book thrown at him twice for what he did.

[@PhaseWill]

That guy is so crazy not even North Korea wants him. 🤣🤣🤣

[@verticalintegration5222]

His dumb🤬 they didn’t even want him 😂 Now please prosecute his lame 🤬

[@Dr.RobertEpstein]

Oh shit, someone didn't make the North Korean basketball team 😳

[@ormsreel]

I wonder why they did not repress him also

[@quicksandsavior]

The rare time it is AWESOME to be a black man.

[@uoohknk6881]

You have some self-esteem issues like 95% of black American men

[@katpuri]

This is too funny. No negotiations were done, and yet they released him. US should not accept him to be honest.

[@peters6559]

Don’t know who is most crazy. This guy or people voting for Trump 😂

[@lemontadams3029]

People who believe Biden is qualified to manage anything 😅

[@yonathanseleshi]

I'm reminded of a Dave Chappelle skit.. Lol.. "terrorists don't take black hostages"

[@Mary...22-u9j]

how many terrorists did bozo trade to get this coward back?

[@AllHopeIsLost1134]

None, The DPRK didn't want him.

[@elmerkilred159]

North Korea couldn't stand him either.

[@jfam7827]

He's still under the jurisdiction of the US military he won't just walk from this scot-free.

[@ecurewitz]

He will spend a long time in Leavenworth

[@jamesgray7301]

Why do we need him?

[@LilMissSmartyPants.922]

asian countries are smart they dont let those people pollute thier countries

[@ihavebecomedeathdestroyero3234]

Dave chappelle was right 😂

[@benjaminnavarro4324]

King was delivering Love letter from trump to Kim! Kim won't take his calls anymore, Kim also said trump lost the election😂. Kim said trump is a liar and too fat for him!! Vote Democrat!💙🇺🇸

[@BrandonSmith-rb1bf]

Lol

[@Tony-md7dk]

Epic TDS. See a therapist. Get help.

[@willcox4561]

Maybe you should watch other news channels than just the liberal channels. I was shocked at what is simply not reported at all on the liberal channels. If you watch only these channels, you are very ill informed and have no clue that you are so poorly informed.

[@devinbaber4594]

Are you on drugs

[@solsaadi5399]

China joe

[@ogdeucemoney]

It's over for bro