Freed Americans land in US after prisoner swap

Paul Whelan, Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva were greeted by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington.
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[@penelope.b3297]

Thank you President Biden, VP Harris and all that were involved. 🇺🇲

[@thessyjewell9316]

WHAT A PRESIDENT! 🎉 WHAT A GOOD MAN! THANK YOU, MR PRESIDENT ❤🇺🇸

[@jackimccall4483]

So glad their HOME❤🇱🇷

[@SmD-ff5xd]

Home in Libera?😂

[@Trissa1865]

Good job Biden. You are one of the strongest presidents we’ve had in office. I’m proud to speak your name. Kamala🇱🇷💙🇱🇷💙2024

[@pieteruys2032]

Why has it taken him nearly 4 years? Pathetic!

[@matthewsnover1847]

The threat came from Trump. It did not happen because of Biden. Biden did bring back Griner, after committing a crime in Russia. Interesting facts.

[@SmD-ff5xd]

@@Trissa1865 That is the flag of Liberia 💀😂😂 You can't make this sht up, americans truly are the most imbecilic human beings on planet earth and it shows

[@SmD-ff5xd]

@@Trissa1865 That is the flag of Liberia💀😂 You can't make this stuff up

[@SmD-ff5xd]

@@Trissa1865 Oh, and since you're American; Liberia is a country in the north west of Africa

[@patriciaflores6425]

This is how a president gets things accomplished.

[@JV-ir3zw]

GLAD they're home 🏡 💓 😊

[@patricepatrick9165]

💙💙💙💙 thank you President Biden and VP Kamala Harris!

[@horizonsky9269]

He could have freed them years ago but gave Britney griner priority. How convenient election times and he gives them a chance of freedom. While they were sitting in jail President and vice president were wasting taxpayer dollars in immigrants he opened the doors to immigrants but not to the American prisoners in Russia.

[@toddbishop4129]

@@patricepatrick9165 political

[@dollarroll2000]

Thank President Biden and next President Kamala!

[@4catsnow]

How 'bout this..."Don't go there,, you don't get grabbed"...

[@dollarroll2000]

How about don't sleep with a pornstar and grabbing women by the p.ssy without consent?

[@callycharles2515]

And I'd like to add how wonderful it is that they're home, safe and sound. Thank you so much President Biden for the work you put into this and the persistence to get it done. This is a milestone in history, welcome home!

[@ChannelH.Dunbar-lw7qg]

Thank you Mr. President Joe Biden

[@horizonsky9269]

For what, for giving Brittney griner priority over them , for opening the doors to migrants with taxpayer dollars , how convenient election times and we get freed prisoners.

[@LMK-y2g]

1:05 He Said I'm Never Going Back There Again @Nike #LearnLifeNeverLetLifeLearnYou 💯 🇺🇸 !

[@toddrichter9188]

Not good for any American needing to go to Russia..

[@4catsnow]

Amazing that some people have a hard time with that...and they go...

[@sherylsmith8147]

This is wonderful. To this I say good job with this great move president

[@horizonsky9269]

Yeah right Great move he could have done this years ago and he gave priority to Brittany griner over them .

[@samofthedead1195]

​@@horizonsky9269 Yes, this is purely a election stunt.

[@warren6172]

5yrs for doing nothing wrong? How long did Brittany griner do for smuggling drugs into Russia?

[@jalenwill9360]

We could’ve been had these Americans back home 🤦🏾‍♂️🤦🏾‍♂️

[@jenniferrogers5491]

Your comment makes no sense

[@UltraInstinctBattousai]

Thank you Mr. President and VP Harris

[@pieteruys2032]

Who was swopped to Russia?

[@simoneanne01]

Good question

[@hyperboloid-g7q]

Swapped?

[@pieteruys2032]

t@@hyperboloid-g7q Check your dictionary: swopped is correct and means the same as swapped

[@noraarico1313]

What were all the terms of the swaps with the Russians? Also, how much money was involved?

[@maltlicky4149]

Who cares ? They are home ! Would you rather they stay in prison?

[@GlennDuke-yc5ky]

Welcome back fellow Americans. I am sorry you all were imprissoned. Enjoy some good food and of course time with your family and friends!

[@richinoable]

How are MAGAs instructed to politicize this and be bitter about it? I'll wait for your input before analyzing.

[@toddbishop4129]

They should have been released before the woman basketball player

[@jackimccall4483]

💯

[@horizonsky9269]

Brittney griner got priority over Patriots . How convenient election times and they freed prisoners they save them for the last chest move ...... TRUMP 24

[@DonnaC-w1f]

Trump & maga don't understand about negotiations or diplomacy. That's why they can't achieve anything

[@sassenachdragon]

The choice of who would be swapped is made by both sides. Also what’s your problem with Griner? I think it helped that her charge was for marijuana and not “espionage”, it’s a lame BS reason why they were more valuable. FYI Griner has commented on the swap and she and her wife are overjoyed.

[@ShannyJ]

Why is their life more valuable than hers? What an ignorant comment!

[@Labamba27]

Usa don't negotiate with terrorists, PUTIN and NICOLAS MADURO= HOLD MY BEER. 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@jaredjones6292]

2020, the Trump administration secured the release of two Americans who were imprisoned by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, aid worker Sandra Loli and businessman Mikael Gidada, in exchange for the release of more than 200 Houthi militants who were being held in Oman. Those Houthis were allowed to return to Yemen.

[@samofthedead1195]

Just in time for election season.

[@maltlicky4149]

You realize Biden isn’t running? And who cares it’s a great accomplishment! What these prisoners should of waited another year when it wasn’t an election year? You haters are pathetic

[@biancang158]

😊❤❤❤trump couldn’t get the job done Shame on him

[@ianmccown]

Thank you Biden for doing what Trump failed to do! As usual.

[@joblessskin]

but this not a hostages from Hamas

[@ivanvillamil2764]

I got goosebumps watching them talking on the phone.

[@FDR-ww6xz]

All thanks to Biden 🫡🇺🇸

[@horizonsky9269]

For what, he could have taken them out years ago and he gave Brittney griner priority over them.

[@jp-lg8kz]

@@horizonsky9269 pathetic excuse of a response

[@jinxterpinxter]

@@horizonsky9269 Nice to know that Brittney is still living rent free in your head. For what? You cant be that slow. Turn of fox news and read the news. This is the BIGGEST hostage swap in US history. A blockbuster deal that has never been accomplished before. Trump could have brought Paul Wheelan home but he FAILED.

[@Cordelia-l7p]

You're joking, right? He could have done this before, but the elections are coming up, so he decides to let the caged birds out to influence the votes for the Joker.

[@Cordelia-l7p]

​@@horizonsky9269💯

[@DIDYOUSEETHAT172]

Hell of a Job REAL LEGITIMATE, HARD WORKING, BRING ‘EM BACK ALIVE. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN.

[@angelagaona2087]

Vote for Kamala Harris President 🇺🇸 2024🇺🇸

[@craigbeaver6539]

What fod ee trafe. Probably ten times more than we got

[@jaredjones6292]

2020, the Trump administration secured the release of two Americans who were imprisoned by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, aid worker Sandra Loli and businessman Mikael Gidada, in exchange for the release of more than 200 Houthi militants who were being held in Oman. Those Houthis were allowed to return to Yemen.

[@christinamellow9824]

GOD BLESS PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN AND VICE PRESIDENT KAMALA HARRIS, AND THANK GOD WE HAVE THE EX PRISONS BACK HOME. I HOPE THEY ARE ABLE TO HAVE A HAPPY AND HEALTHY, REST OF THEIR LIVES.❤❤❤❤ IF THAT DOES NOT MAKE YOU BELIEVE THIS WILL HELP BELIEVE IN MIRACLES.

[@JamboniUk]

Trump said THEY BETTER RETURN THEM BEFORE HE BECOMES PRESIDENT AGAIN AND POOF... HERE THEY COME.

[@patriciaflores6425]

No one repects Trump.

[@JamboniUk]

@@patriciaflores6425 Go back home DACA. We know what youre all about.

[@tyy5557]

Thank you President Biden and incoming Madam President Kamala Harris. God bless.

[@sharlummcbride8624]

When Trump was president he should've gotten them out

[@JamboniUk]

Trump brought lots of them back. Joe Biden did nothing. This happened because Trump said they better be returned before he gets back in the WH.

[@scotthill753]

Why didn’t he?

[@JamboniUk]

@@scotthill753 Stupid democrats kept blocking and sabotaging the Trump administration. You know those democrats...those worthless bums who keep America down.

[@gayan2517]

Spying is a dangerous job. Thank you for your service.

[@bloxgame4823]

Trump did this so many times and never got this much praise for it. This country is messed up

[@margiehankins-jerde6094]

Not only that the people ýhat got a death sentence for 9/11 killing thousands of people Biden made a deal for them to get life instead of the death sentence to get these hostages home. How do the people that lost loved one on 9/11 FEEL about that? He also waited to do this right before the election. He has had years to do this. Every is acting like he is a hero. All political.

[@horizonsky9269]

Makes no sense how they gave Brittney griner priority over Patriots . And lefties are for getting this. How convenient in election times. TRUMP 24

[@jaredjones6292]

2020, the Trump administration secured the release of two Americans who were imprisoned by Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen, aid worker Sandra Loli and businessman Mikael Gidada, in exchange for the release of more than 200 Houthi militants who were being held in Oman. Those Houthis were allowed to return to Yemen.

[@NicPowell-xf9fh]

List the times, dates and Americans freed

[@smalldollars]

Biden also traded a arms dealer as well

[@DonnaC-w1f]

The families that have been tortured waiting to know if their loved one was Ever going to get out of there and come home don't care. Biden did the right thing, he had to make the tough call get these people released. Russia wasn't going to do a swap for ice cream and cookies, right?

[@josephl9669]

Nice political move. Im sure putin got a great deal.

[@drmathias]

Russia released 16, they got back 8. Naturally, both sides claim that their citizens were wrongly convicted, so it would be hard to say who gets a better deal. I really don't see how this is any more advantage to Putin than anyone else, seems like the cooperating nations had the most to lose.

[@jinxterpinxter]

American hostages get to come home to their family, and you are mad?

[@DonnaC-w1f]

​@@jinxterpinxterthey are never satisfied and don't have compassion or empathy for other people

[@hyperboloid-g7q]

🎉

[@Silver_Prussian]

​@@drmathiasyeah but its more about the value of these prisoners. Russia gets back Vadim Krasikov, the guy that killed ex chechen war criminal who was given asylum in germany

[@gathrightcrystal]

Agent Hunter and his daddy forgot people in Russia for this Morris movie 😎🍪🥛

[@horizonsky9269]

Don't forget they gave priority to Britney griner over American Patriots