Trevor Reed describes conditions in Russian prison and fearing for his life

Former US Marine Trevor Reed speaks with CNN's Jake Tapper about his time as a prisoner in Russia, following Reed's recent return to the United States. #CNN #News

[@kathleentyson6727]

I just watched this interview,coming from a Marine Corps family even though he is no longer in the Corps ,it broke my heart ,thank god he’s back home ,it will take a lot of therapy for him to recover from this ,but he seems like a strong man ,well of course he is ,once a Marine always a Marine .

[@My2CentsYall]

He went out to a bar and got into an argument with the locals that same argument turned into a scuffle. You resist even the slightest and brush up on a police officer they will charge you with assault. IF cops do this in the usa kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHfbZoWQj6d2iaM how do you think they will act over there.

[@kathleentyson6727]

@@My2CentsYall oh I know it’s hell on earth I’ve heard horror stories now this guy just confirmed it thank bud he’s neck home .

[@tartvtheafricanrepublic7825]

@Kathleen Tyson. Nice thought. I am wondering why you chose to type the "Marines" using a capital letter and GOD in small letter?

[@kathleentyson6727]

@@tartvtheafricanrepublic7825 ooooops sorry my mistake I usually capitalize that 😝i was so preoccupied with this young man’s story ,my older brother served two tours of duty in the Vietnam Conflict he would come home a broken man as i watched this man speak his eyes looked haunted it made me think of my brother I apologize

[@azul8811]

@@tartvtheafricanrepublic7825 Why did you type God in all capital letters?

[@valeriejean6507]

That Marine training kicked in. So grateful for his survival and coming home. Welcome home.

[@johnedward3404]

**. Thank God he was strong enough,,, to endure,,, the cruelty of the Russian people !!!! WELCOME HOME !!!! **

[@EnglishSaxons]

Prison is entirely mental the physical aspect is removed so training of any kind isn't much help just hope this American is home as he's a good one

[@SherryEllesson]

@@EnglishSaxons Marine Corps training is NOT just physical - it is hugely about mental toughness.

[@delavalmilker]

Ok---but didn't his Marine training tell him NOT to get crazy drunk in a foreign country?

[@buzzkincaid5521]

Grateful he made it out, it’s a testament to him that he survived. This is a true miracle , GOD bless his family,and he is a real man, Marine, and hero of his own making.

[@johnedward3404]

@Dillan Powell **. You've consumed too much Russian propaganda... Seek help.. **

[@Chris-uh7nm]

This is the reason why you should never go to Russia, China, or N. Korea especially if you have a military background. They will wrongly charge and detain you to force a prisoner exchange.

[@conradb7200]

YEP! You need to stay out of these countries ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE ACCUSTOMED TO GETTING DRUNK AND FIGHTING PEOPLE!

[@TheRealWattLife]

No just don't go there and break the law

[@rurikfree4905]

Exactly, russia is notorious for wrongful detention especially if it’s politically motivated. Civilized world should forever isolate russia. The country of lawlessness

[@RobbyBoy167]

Wrongly charged? 🤣 fak outta here

[@user-oy3ko5br1t]

Yes. They need usa prisoners for pressure on usa authorities

[@eshbena]

As a kid, my mom abused me and, the way things were going, I had accepted that she'd kill me before I reached 18. Hope was a foreign concept. When she got sick and became an invalid when I was 16, that was when I first thought that I could live. I get where he's coming from. Hope is a weakness in those situations because people can dangle promises in front of you and then snatch them away. Hope is torture when you're trapped. Better to just concentrate on surviving one day at a time instead.

[@theamazingbatboy]

You're not alone.

[@EnglishSaxons]

God bless you If you don't believe then I toast You'll be full of cheer

[@Hugh-Glass]

I'm real sorry you had to grow up under that. I'm glad you are a survivor and I hope you have adapted normally. I had a step mother enter my life at age 12 who beat me at the torture level. She was 15 years younger than my dad and she convinced him that I was a liar. It was a gift to be sent to a boarding school (chartwell manor in mendham NJ) where I found that gift had turned to a curse with horrible sexual abuse. My mom died when I was age 11and after that my life was torture until I joined the army at age 17. It's amazing what humans can endure but it's cost me much and prevented me from normal life. I've been through addiction and divorce and more pain than a person should know. Through it all I have not become an abuser of any sort, I care for stray animals and try to help where I am able. Suffering is not fun and those that cause it are barely human.

[@Hugh-Glass]

I don't know why but your comment hit me like a brick. I guess other kids (all of us at Chartwell manor) have suffered much the same. The suicide rate of my fellow students there is much higher than national average and addiction was pretty common. May I ask where and when of your story? I'm glad that the world takes abuse of children seriously now. I was crying out to everyone and even escaped that school and went to the police who returned me to that place and we're convinced by the principle (and my abuser) that I was merely a troubled kid and a liar. Sometimes I would cry myself to sleep thinking about life before my mom died and I missed her so much I thought I would die from sorrow if not abuse. The man (Terrence Lynch) who owned the school ended up going to prison and then re-offended upon release. Life sure is unfair, I am broke, renting and my health is failing and the only joy I have is helping animals through their suffering and fears. I wish I had more money to pay for veterinary services and maybe make sure these animals are cared for better and when I die.

[@Hugh-Glass]

Please forgive typos..I use some crazy spelling app that does more harm than good. Lol

[@megsgriffin]

I loved what he said about hope… only other person who seems to feel like it’s a double edged sword… I wish him the best recovery and welcome home

[@amycastellaneta1426]

Oh, please!!!!😂

[@MG-xr9dt]

That resonated with me too. Obviously his situation was extreme but being afraid to hope or to dream for better because so much has already been stripped from you is so poignant and regrettably relatable.

[@megsgriffin]

@@MG-xr9dt agreed

[@noaslife9359]

He was thinking of a future of freedom and choice - that is the essence of hope.

[@reality6968]

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[@pranteranaud3617]

Not a good idea attacking the police anywhere in the world. He's lucky he's alive and can tell his story. Very lucky. In America there's a 50/50 chance of survival for attacking police. He should be thanking the Russians for his freedom.

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

Yeah, this story is a perfect example of how strong blind patriotism can be. People are like, "Reed was an American in Russia; he must have been innocent!"

[@pranteranaud3617]

@@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel Yup, doesn't matter where you are or how you feel about said governments. Respect the laws of that nation and don't ever attack a police officer. It's really just common sense.

[@deankruse2891]

lol "attacking the police" you mean argued with police. Russia is a country without the rule of law. The law is whatever they make it in russia, remember that.

[@worst-casescenario6873]

@@pranteranaud3617 There are NO laws in Russia.

[@BRANFED]

@@deankruse2891 sounds like the usa too me.. the more money you have, the more justice you are allowed to have.. dont let the avatar fool ya. us citizen for 53 years and had several run ins with cops.. they will lie and laugh at you when you mention the bill of rights

[@charleswebber7338]

Everyone who's been to prison knows what exactly he's talking about I just wouldn't want to end up in that prison in Russia being an American one with a military record we're happy you made it

[@larrycampbell5649]

I hear you. I`m a veteran. That has to be very scary because he is a marine in a jail with a country we are not on good terms with.

[@lucienvandegaart3611]

My youngest son tattooed his finger and told me on the phone. Man was I up set Im 70 and grew up in the .old school. He said he was thinking of his brother who was in Afghanistan as a ranger airborne when he did it. I asked him what he put on his hands so he says he wrote "NO HOPE". MAN WAS I pissed. Knew we almost lost him there after 18 months straight in combat. He really looks up to his older brother. So I became a different person when he showed me his hands for they said "KNOW HOPE" . Said never give up hope and faith that he would see his brother again and he did. Made me really stop jumping to conclusions that I know everything for I truly don't. I thank the Lord for my children he's been good to mom and me. I keep the faith that one day we'll all be together again as mom passed away 3 and a half years ago. She did see her oldest come back from Afghanistan a beautiful man. Wish I'd of had my complete family longer but it is what it is. Knowing I'm luckier than many so love your family members as best you can time is what can never be returned but love surely can and does.

[@jessicanaan3284]

Yes, thank you

[@tomjones6296]

Sounds like some parts of county jail here in Los Angeles.

[@MIBIncomeEncourager]

Im really thrilled Trevor is back safe amongst his family......his personal resilience and mindset has prevented him from being torn apart mentally from the ordeal.....the Russians would have placed him amongst the mentally dangerous personas in that cell to ultimately challenge his own sanity...(to try and break his mind and soul so he might come out a hopeless broken individual), I would say that was there goal, the un-predictability of their behaviour is the most frightening thing....it would have kept him on guard psychologically and without rest .....that fear that if you let you guard down (say for example to fall asleep in a corner of the room ) he may have been stabbed/mauled/attacked etc........Im proud of you Trevor...and your mindset+resilience...you kept yourself alive in the darkest starkest hours.....and now you also can bring truth and strength to the rest of us as to what really goes on in the inside corruption of the Russian ways. You are now a man who was on the inside....and spreading the truth to the world. May god be with you and your family. We are proud of you , and your resilience...you beat them in the long game....stay safe....keep yourself surrounded by those you love and love you....allow time to heal....and ultimately peace. Love from the other side of the pond.

[@jx14aby]

I'm pretty sure lots of guys who've spent 3 years in an American jail and prison system can tell similar stories. I had a client being detained in Metropolitan State Mental hospital calling me on the phone saying "They're torturing me with sleep deprivation."

[@MajorK99]

Only Russians have terrible prisons and facilities apparently

[@ezbody]

Compared to the Russian prison system, the American one is a walk in paradise. Russia is a country run by psychopaths.

[@etruscancivilization]

It is true that many American prisons are just as bad as those in Russia, so why are they trying to parade this dude around on news stations for his prison experiences as if he is some kind of special case when he was just a prisoner who was treated same as any other prisoner in jail. I guess that he thought that he was suppose to be given a private cell with a King Size bed with extra space, HD TV, and free WIFI with gourmet snacks between regular meals, and allowed to telephone home on a regular basis 😊 Jails are not meant to be comfortable, because if they were, then people would commit more crimes so that they could go there to relax 😊.

[@ashleighsparkle8810]

Just stop. You people are really something else.

[@antisoviet6786]

No, they can't tell similar stories, because russian prisons or workcamps are something unique. Trevor said one thing : toilet is just a hole in the ground. It's not even about prisons in russia - 20% of russians are used to live like that. This is considered normal in russia. 30% of school toilets are not inside of school, they are not heated. Imagine living in climate of Alaska. Also 30% do not have gas in their homes, the same gas Putin is selling to Europe.

[@drgonzo305]

Anyone that's ever been locked up on pretrial knows what it feels like to deny yourself any kind of hope because that hope will destroy you when it's ripped away

[@catalinacurio]

Welcome home Trevor.

[@spaceballone2301]

Maybe don’t go and get drunk and stupid in a different country. Good thing his family was well off enough to have people listen.

[@allenelswick6961]

I am glad he is freed but he put his self there by breaking the law not the Russians.

[@neomifeldman3553]

Not having expectations means not being disappointed…

[@teresahardy5895]

I am so happy Trevor Reed is home.

[@Zurround]

I don't even know why he ended up in prison. This stupid interview did not bother to tell us.

[@traya9450]

He got drunk and hit a cop.

[@nathanpolk2523]

Wasn't this the drunk guy in Russia who beat up a cop?

[@mach1553]

Find a link.

[@ashleighsparkle8810]

No he didn’t beat up a cop. Look it up.

[@nathanpolk2523]

@@ashleighsparkle8810 He did, Putin said it himself

[@ashleighsparkle8810]

@@nathanpolk2523 o if Putin said it, it must be true…. Do you pay attention at all or are you just another BOT?

[@mom4life513]

Yes he was drunk and attacked Police. Others won't believe it because he is military. So they treating him like a victim Prison in America are worse

[@frogneckmen857]

Good to see he's ok.

[@robertbrawley5048]

He is a young man . He will do well

[@reelrocknrolla4251]

Is this the drunken idiot who attacked Russian police?

[@MdRaju-wr7kt]

Read it , thanks😀

[@PHILLIPS8822]

He's not ok you can tell he's got psychological issues

[@judychandler8485]

Oh my heart. I'm so glad he's finally home .What a nightmare 😫 God Bless him always. 🙏

[@Imyourfather225]

Next time when you get drunk don't fight the police Trevor.

[@user-rb1yf4he9q]

U.S. prisons may be violent, but nothing compared to overseas prisons. I worked in Bangkok and had to drive past what is considered the most violent prison in the world. Just being near the place gave me the creeps. I saw a special documentary on Russian prisons and while health conditions are basically clean, the treatment is rough and the prisoners are treated like dogs. I guess the phrase “ Can’t do the time, don’t do the crime” really applies outside the U.S.

[@omikredarhcs8221]

I did same except in southern Philippines, the inmates didn't eat unless their relatives brought them food.

[@TikTacTow]

Sounds just like any prison in Alabama

[@noahvannote363]

Yeah we just have more prisoners then Stalin but take your own countries propaganda to heart like a useful idiot. "It's not soo bad at least you don't get your head cut off like In Saudi Arabia, our prison complex full of slaves is fine...you know something worse exists so let's focus on that because it's conveniently not in our country".

[@zackhawn5944]

@@TikTacTow No American prison can compare to shitty prisons in undeveloped parts of the world lol.

[@reality6968]

Thanks again Tina kzbin.info/www/bejne/fYK6ZWWdn6mShruc

[@fridamaldonado8426]

Prayers for healing 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@GodisaVerb2.]

That will take a long time, if ever, to get over. I will be keeping him in my prayers for a long time to come.

[@vitalipopkhadze369]

@NoYourWrong1 From the beginning, it's no justice in Russia. Injustice is rulling in there.

[@vitalipopkhadze369]

*@NoYourWrong1* Just stop your propaganda will you? You're waisting your time. It's a *huge* difference, incomparable. I'm from Russia with dual citizenship (russian/american).

[@vitalipopkhadze369]

*@NoYourWrong1* You can't reed? I said it's NOTHING compare to Russia. You get that? NOTHING.

[@vitalipopkhadze369]

*@NoYourWrong1* That's why so many millions of russians left their country and still running away from there, like crazy. It's a good reason for that. Only in America is over 5 millions of *legal* immigrants from Russia. And close to 13 millions all around the world, may be more. With America it's absolutely opposite situation... Wonder why.)))

[@NeonCicada]

That's kinda the whole point. Prisons are supposed to be bad enough that it scars people for life. It's an excellent motivator for foreign offenders to start respecting the laws of the country they're visiting. If he learned his lesson he will never get over it :)

[@karacute5324]

Sorry but what is the difference between normal life in Russia and prison life in Russia?

[@cnhaygood1865]

Where the hell is your Ukraine flag and "I stand with Ukraine" sticker?

[@janetpattison8474]

I’m glad Trevor Reed is out & safe!, however, We have our own horror shows here In The US prison systems, incl. chronically abusive guards, the cruel punishment of years of solitary confinement, and the imprisonment of people for decades for non-violent crimes, like having weed/pot on themselves. Our unjust prison system, bc it’s all about affording the best lawyers, costs the taxpayers a minimum of about $45,000.00 per year per prisoner, and all for pot? Or three strikes & your out laws, and that can be stealing bikes!!!

[@okd521]

It's amazing how the law and order crowd are all four such monstrous prisons in the land of the free

[@blockheadthewise2846]

What about the sheer numbers of American entrapped in the legal system in the form of actual imprisonment, probation, or parole, or permanent criminal record? The numbers are in the millions.

[@renalcolic3361]

Bike thieves should rot in prison.

[@FELENATOR]

@@renalcolic3361 agreed fuck em.

[@5.7ninetynine]

welfare system costs taxpayers more

[@lynbeck2359]

We’re glad Trevor is home safely.

[@davisworth5114]

Being locked in a mental ward is much worse than prison.

[@earlblack2914]

Not if you're batshit crazy drunk acting like a mental patient. You got what's coming, so deal with it. Like a man. I was under the impression that the Marines were stand up guys. Evidently this Ex-marine wasn't able to stand up. Playing games in Russia was just one of the stupidest things I've ever heard of. When in Rome do as the Roman's do. I guess it's the Vodka.

[@mary-loulemieux8282]

So glad he's home and safe, Keep strong Trevor. Love from Canada.

[@TikTacTow]

His prison experience sounds like everyday life in any jail or prison in America

[@KittenBowl1]

Worse in the US.

[@jonathanjollimore4794]

Here we have two Russian troll accounts. Classic I know you are but what am I style propaganda classic Russian bot BS kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoPCZ5efl9V3nNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/jKiZe6xrgsp_kNE kzbin.info/www/bejne/nnS2kpVjZ7Kgfq8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHazf5egqJuVbZY kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYCcnWycnZiKbcU kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaKnmGeMmZKWZ5I kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2KrnWyYh9-qe9U kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKm2g4t4m5aCha8 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJnKXmN-nt9mgJo kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2PCh2WMl9WWgdU kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZeZqp96ds1qrrM kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3SbfIWaZdh3fdU

[@traya9450]

Right? And this is obviously poorly overdramatized as well.

[@TikTacTow]

@@traya9450 yup

[@TikTacTow]

@@KittenBowl1 yup 👍

[@shellimendoza6875]

Thank God he's home ❤

[@averymasters]

Man I'm glad he's home, but they talk about it like he was doing something heroic, lol. As a Marine we always get reminded not to get black out drunk and fight the local police, but his story will be an example told to junior Marines for years lol.

[@jammzy2959]

Yea, "lol" hilarious! 🙄

[@BullshitWharehouse]

He got what he deserved. Got drunk, acted the fool, reached into a patrolling Cops car and yanked the wheel, and when the cop got out he punched him in the face. He got exactly what he deserved. Then Biden trades him for a drug kingpin? What a shity deal. As usual

[@MdRaju-wr7kt]

Read it , thanks😀

[@candyhotlips1338]

I was also wandering. Why go behave badly in a hostile country.

[@nedflanders7188]

Goddamn, the Indian spammers are really shitting up the comments

[@rockyk9316]

I used to be criminal attorney in Russia 20+ years ago. To see our clients, we had to go to jail in special room, what was pretty much like cell. One of my client was placed in psychiatric facility for treatment. Few months later, I literally couldn't recognize him - they made him psychic out of normal human beings. This guy thanks God looks normal, but I only can imagine how much they broke him down. Unbelievable cruelty I could tell so much about it....it's not funny

[@Timzart7]

Given your experience, what would be the rationale of his Russian girlfriend, a recent law school graduate, after Trevor getting really drunk at a party, and having friends try to drive him home so he could safely sleep it off, when he got out of the car at a stop light and they couldn't get him back in, she called the police. I would guess that she thought that was a better idea than having him wandering the streets drunk and possibly getting into bad trouble. But it goes against my understanding that most young people in Russia avoid contact with police and the court system at all costs, because you never know what is going to happen, especially when her boyfriend is an American who speaks Russian poorly, and is an ex-Marine. What I would like to know is in Russia, do the Russian police have some special abilities to deal with drunk people safely, or do some Russian citizens think this?

[@junglesuperstar9270]

Where do you want to meet your clients? In a restaurant ?

[@marthachriss6280]

He really has Russian accent and Russian is in his eyes.

[@Luigi13]

Speaking about prisons or jails, it is always a hellish place most of the time. Sometimes a prison is a place where it makes you appreciate and gives meaning what the other side is like. When you encounter someone whose mindset is healthy and is free of what we heard being said here then it can become something different depending who is with you. The majority of times though any prison or jail is HELL. Even in the US many prisons could look clean in the outside and that helps a lot, but mentally is pure hell on Earth. No one needs to die to know what hell is, right here it is created by people's mindset.

[@AnthonyBrown-to2ie]

Great job Jake tapper god bless this young man and his family it will come a time in life when we will each other. Monticello,fla.

[@katelamb4073]

Imagine things being so horrible you lose hope… I’ve been there. Granted, not a Russian prison. But addiction can feel like a prison. I am glad he is reunited with his family!!🙏🏻💯💕

[@pottyputter05]

Addiction is comparable... thats the worst part about it when you note it's a prison but of your own making to some degree. The feeling you can't win, you'll never escape it because you're too weak. Be so unbelievably proud of yourself, life can be a game from here on and in the best way because you've outclassed the hardest part already.

[@katelamb4073]

@@pottyputter05 I am 4 years sober and out of my incredibly abusive relationship for 18 years. I think you are reading too deep into what I was implying… The loss of hope, regardless of the scale is truly a horrific thing to experience.

[@Georgiaplains]

Lol

[@chrish7308]

Your narcissism will set you back at any moment, quit comparing something weaker to what he went through so you feel good about yourself

[@katelamb4073]

@@chrish7308 super woke I see..🤣

[@ThatBlackPiano]

So glad he finally made it home! How ‘bout an update on Brittney Griner as well??

[@lizchumley3346]

Yes please !

[@Rick6767rick]

is the whole interview on youtube ?..i cant find it

[@scarletttroquille3304]

Yes , Thank God Trevor made it Home.. Stay Home Trev 🌹 and God bless you.

[@oscargarciajr4440]

I hope he learned his lesson; respect the laws especially as a guest at another country.

[@jakejimstone5029]

When you do horrific deeds and are 'caught', then you are imprisoned in horrific places.

[@ringo1692]

He didn't do anything "horrific" or nobody on either side would even try to get him out... Who hurt you so bad that you want to see others punished?

[@justtara8696]

I’m listening to this and I’m crying for him and now Brittany.. this is so sad!!

[@abdullahal-shimri3091]

9 years!

[@huizhechen3779]

Very pleased to hear his feelings about "hope".

[@tritosac]

He didn't have a Russian accent. Stop making statements like that to add dramatic effect to the story. Just stop it.

[@quinnlane7257]

Lmao

[@michaelwrench7577]

I would love to see the video being shown in the UK About this lad been prisoner in Russian , & it sounds very interesting Of his story while being in prison.

[@joelblair8339]

Any news on that trial that's been going on all week?

[@alexzgoff]

What is happening this Sunday? Is the family live streaming?

[@doctorstrangelove9487]

Why did they arrest this dude and was he expecting to be placed in Ritz-Carlton.

[@doctorstrangelove9487]

@Josephus S Well if that is the case it kind of make sense, I don't suppose he apologized and ask court for forgiveness being that even the interviewer calls him cocky.

[@karenhardie1132]

His girlfriend is Russian. Russia said he was drunk and assaulted a cop. He says he was set up.

[@missshroom5512]

Maybe he will write a book?.? So glad he is home❤️🌎✌🏼 His parents are pretty incredible too! Humans are amazing..our will to live❤️

[@sds5502]

SEMPER FI !! Your strength and survival Instinct has and will carry you far. God Bless You

[@aaronwilliams6989]

It can be tough to hope in that place.

[@karenestinson1889]

Thank GOD he made it home. Welcome home. Just take one day at a time......

[@Johnny-ur2st]

Why don't they do this with the guys we capture. Im Sure the stories are messed up.

[@carriefox1146]

The inner strength of Mr. Reed is amazing and admirable. Amazing reporting by CNN

[@solveigsokcanic5724]

Such great courage to survive all this & still remain sane !!!!!!

[@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel]

Is that the guy who assaulted Russian police?

[@lonie3100]

I feel so bad for the many people that need better healthcare in Russia 😔 Those people are already struggling because of their mental health but are put in the most horrific place. I am glad that Trevor got out and is safe now but I feel sorry for the people left in that hell 😔

[@marthaurquilla2172]

They are better than we are!

[@yelenas2130]

Don't you feel bad for Americans in psychiatric facilities in US? Or those who are not able to get any healthcare here? By the way, if Trevor did the same in US police would shot him, no healthcare whatever))))

[@pantonpam8024]

@Lonie Heunbern I feel sorry for them as well. But American jails are worse. American jails they put them in ice-cold rooms, dark rooms, rooms with no windows, some prisoners even stay remain in isolation for 20yrs with no social interaction. They rape one repeated, kill them, sell younger males older guys, younger males are sexual exploited by predators. The guards abused them in every shape and form. The vast majority of American prisoners are psychologically, socially, sexually, emotionally, financially and spiritually exploited. “So, if you live inna glass house don’t throw stones,” Peter Tosh. American prisons are no better than Russians. I could go on but I will not.

[@lonie3100]

@@yelenas2130 I have no idea how the care in psych wards in the US is. I live in the Netherlands and healthcare in general, including psychiatric care, is excellent here. Insurance for medical is mandatory so everyone is “covered” for medical care. It saddens me that so many countries lack even the basic care; safety, a good place to sleep and healthy food.

[@johnedward3404]

**. I just pray that they can get rid of Putin,,, and possibly,,, join the civilized world... **

[@lindapelle8738]

Welcome home, we all feel your pain. I hope you have a beautiful future. 💛🌝💛🌝

[@sashad.7722]

My first thought "Trevor speaks with russian accent"

[@okd521]

Could everyone defending this young man tell me what they would do if he got drunk and fought with a cop here in America?

[@desdenova1]

Most police officers are corrupt, especially in Russia.

[@stewiegriffin289]

Hmm more than likely get shot.

[@mitronzongo]

Go to jail lol

[@toxicdischarge1121]

He would kill the cop and call it self defense

[@ashleighsparkle8810]

You believe Russians why again? You know the surveillance footage of the supposed incident didn’t show any swerving of the car right? This was all bull for prisoner swaps and everyone should beware. Do not visit this country as a westerner.

[@barrylafleur8526]

When do we get to hear from prisoners at Gitmo or guests at our black op sites?

[@mzliz1249]

We’ve been hearing from them for years. Some have written books and one had a movie come out not too long ago called the Mauritanian starring Jodi Foster.

[@eugenes9620]

1:50 He was in Philadelphia, Kensington Avenue?

[@kwaynelovejoy8543]

Of all human emotion, hope is most awful.... Hope fulfilled is relief. Hope denied is devastating. When you choke down the scale and range of human emotions and feeling, you begin to feel the fabric of yourself fray and unravel. Myself, I say I felt my soul dying. I was able to break through this, but more often than not, the person under these conditions usually breaks. And far, far quicker than his three years, my 12 plus, or the old lifer. Two weeks... Two weeks before brain damage begins. If this guy DIDN'T get PTSD from his service in the Corps, he got it during his psyche-unit visit.

[@alejandrofallas9734]

Hopefully he learned his lesson and managed to keep his drinking habits in lane... I used to work as a bartender and I lost count the amount of times that I saw young guys (21-25) running their mouths,getting into fights and altercations only to draw attention to themselves especially when girls were around...

[@deathstate1]

dealing with drunks as a bartender its time for a billie club sandwitch.

[@kimsmith8505]

That’s right! Don’t mess around especially in the foreign country !!

[@desdenova1]

Most police officers are corrupt, especially in Russia.

[@Rebecca-hc5ju]

@@noyanislam7564 reported

[@lucienvandegaart3611]

My adopted father died a brig general in the national guard after doing 39 active years in army air corps and colonel in WW2. Asked him dad why don't you drink or smoke? Simple Ive got better things to do with my time and money. Smartest man I ever met and kindest.man too

[@bobduncan9015]

Didn't this guy go to Russia to meet some woman he "met" online, then get into a drunken bar fight and get arrested by the local police? Seems like he brought all of this on himself.

[@katyclasen4672]

So amazing he is home!!!

[@ringpop6177]

♥️ Thank God he is home Strong Marine

[@kevinkingmaker7395]

YAY Russia! Keeping the Middle Ages alive and kicking!

[@brianmatthews4323]

At least those "ignorant" folks in the Middle Ages knew men couldn't get pregnant.

[@STREETJE]

We live in a world where people take actors on television seriously

[@ezbody]

Or, like you, in the comment section.

[@prayersthatwork]

💔 thank God he's finally safe at home.

[@isabellac1117]

I hope he writes a book, and a true story is made into a movie, therefore, he’ll reap the benefits he wholeheartedly deserve. I can definitely hear the accent…. Much ✌🏻 and healthy journey to full recovery!

[@catmom1322]

Jake, you are always a pleasure to watch. Thanks.

[@neutralcommenter7800]

It's funny because when I hear that Biden has a 38% approval rating I think to myself, who are these 38% of people. And when I hear someone say that Jake is a pleasure to watch, I know you are one of those 38%. Thanks for destroying our country.

[@MdRaju-wr7kt]

Read it , thanks😀

[@BinkyTheGoddessDivine]

"Hope in reality is the worst of all evils because it prolongs the torments of man." - Friedrich Nietzsche

[@whimpypatrol5503]

Hope deferrd makes the heart sick. But, when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. Sorry bud, my hope is non-negotiable.

[@jessicanaan3284]

What a horrid & incorrect quote. But, consider who Nietzsche is.

[@GivePeaceAChance12]

I agree about the hope. If one has hope and it's taken or smashed, then one is devastated.

[@AskMississippiAskMississippi]

“The world is in more peril from those who tolerate evil or encourage evil than from those who actually commit it.” -Dr. Albert Einstein, March 30 1953

[@tonyescalantejr1443]

He did it RIGHT ! It IS better to be in Hopelesslly Hopeless State rather than lose it later.There is nothing wrong in that.He SHUT IT DOWN,i would have done the exact same.In isolation,especially in the environment he was in,you have to keep rational/logical and may have to get Creative to stay alive.I feel he did just that.A REAL LESSON FOR ALL OF US and for those in the Military.I am sorry he went through this.

[@whimpypatrol5503]

Hope deferrd makes the heart sick. But, when the desire is fulfilled, it is a tree of life. Sorry bud, my hope is non-negotiable. Hope against hope. Hope when there is no hope. Hope tested against terror. But don't be naive, there is no hope for humans saving the planet or themselves from self destruction. Hope in any leader advocating a system, government or technology promising John Lennon's dream of world peace is equivalent to selling your soul for fame.

[@officialreplik5095]

Ain’t no jail sweet in any country nobody going to treat you good in prison 🙄🙄🙄🙄

[@owenmersk4626]

We still have too many working class people incarcerated for cannabis possession, why does right wing capitalist channel cnn never report on that issue

[@markgrunzweig6377]

He didn't have to hope, for he had many other things to focus on.

[@katielouisemcgeary6838]

in 1999 I met a political prisoner from Russia. who had been released in his old age. he was in a care home. we had to give him time to wake up because he would often attack us until we got an interpreter. he explained in the mornings he thought we were his prison guards and he got very scared. his fingernails and toenails didn't exist and his testicles were like grapefruit, scars all over his body. he could speak 4 languages and with coxing English to a degree. my heart broke to see his pain. but he was happy to be free. all he asked for was a bottle of vodka a night and time to get stable enough to understand he was safe now. he got a lot of love and kindness to go with that. I have never forgotten him.

[@jameskantor0459]

Glad he is safe

[@RobbyBoy167]

I had a feeling there's a lot more under the surface to his arrest than what was shared with the public. Being a former marine, he could've been in Russia for work-related stuff that got him into trouble. In any case, being locked up in any country as a foreigner with no in-prison support is 10 times worse. You stick out like a whale in a school dolphins. Also, prison is prison, No matter where you are in the world, it'll be hell in there not holiday.

[@PermanentHigh]

Locals don't fuck with foreigners in prisons. They usually leave you alone

[@ethanweeter2732]

Russia has no human rights standards, so it is likely barely better than a Chinese prison. Glad he was not sent to a GULAG.

[@RobbyBoy167]

@@ethanweeter2732 🤣🤣🤣 ok russian guy

[@CurvyChicaNY]

That female basketball player was also incarcerated and there's no declared released date. Russian jails have been documented as one of the worst.

[@americanmeteoritefan9670]

It sounds like American prison guys. Again...what did he do? If you go to a foreign country and break the law, you should expect jail. It sucks and I'm sure it was scary but come on...play stupid games win stupid prizes.

[@aaronwilliams6989]

Welcome back Trevor!

[@5.7ninetynine]

This is how all prisons should be.. we would have less criminals!

[@tedgunderson67]

Has he been in an American prison before? You know, for comparison?

[@atheistanonymous3587]

Exactly 🤣

[@SiganQ]

"Congratulations, Jake." - John Berman Yeah.. Congratulations on interviewing a guy. Really bang up job, ya done there, Jake. Ass slaps all around

[@shawnmurray9964]

Edgy

[@okd521]

Are you a crybaby sore loser Trump supporter? Haha

[@elizabethfontaine3613]

I commend Trevor Reed for his courage! God Bless Trevor Reed.

[@davidbuchanan3738]

There can be no despair without hope

[@danhan101]

OK? Trevor Reed got in trouble twice in Russia that we know of. And both times involved alcohol, drunkenness, public intoxication, acting out and the accusation of some violence? His girlfriend handed him over to the police with the intention that he would go to a drunk tank and detox. She couldn't handle him. Don't do the crime if you can't do the time. Other countries have other laws. If you are in a foreign country, you could live more accountable. I've met a few Americans in other countries that claim innocence when the get busted fooling around. When I am abroad, I am careful about drinking, about who I am with, about who has access to my housing, my bags, my belongings. In fact, that is my philosophy here at home in the US. For me, alcohol and crowds don't mix well. Even if I behave, I might bump into a belligerent drunk that needs to go to a drunk tank.

[@Timzart7]

I read that his 2020 "violence" was grabbing the steering wheel while in the police car and trying to drive it off the road. (His girlfriend says she followed the police car and it did not swerve.) But I would guess it was not easy getting him in the car either. I agree that his girlfriend must have been at the end of her rope with him, more than him just not wanting to get back in the car, when she and her friends were just trying to get him home safely. "I was too drunk to remember anything," is not a good defense. I'm an American and worked in Brazil during the late 1970s when it was a military dictatorship, and I agree with you 100% about the need to be careful never to violate laws. Same when I lived in Europe. When I was in college, and drinking as minimally as I do now, I had a good friend who was a kind, fun person, who turned mean when drinking. If that could happen to him, what can alcohol do to some aggressive, really disturbed people who are that way without drinking?

[@Timzart7]

Jake Tapper is practically crying, feeling so empathetic for Trevor and his family, and what they must have gone through. However, there's a weird part of this story that would be helpful to include in every piece about Trevor, and that is how he got in this situation in the first place. There are also a few small mysteries involved, one which we don't know because Trevor himself was too drunk to remember what happened when the police took him away. One lesson here is that if you are a foreigner visiting a country like North Korea or Russia, and that you know you become out of control when drunk and can't remember what you are doing, don't get drunk. It is risky. And it's a risk for everyone around you, too. Trevor's girlfriend and her friends tried to drive a very drunk and unrulyTrevor home after the party, but at a stop light, Trevor got out of the car and would not get back in. Should they have left him to wander around Moscow totally drunk? No, that could have ended very badly. Why, when ordinary Russians usually do not trust the police, would Trevor's friends trust the Russian police to get him to a drunk tank safely, especially when they knew Trevor didn't speak Russian very well, was an American, and might resist police handling him?

[@loydingle7088]

Prison is not a vacation,or a resort

[@argent2020]

Try Angola in Louisiana. Not to mention from Mexico down.... it only gets worse. Norway and Austria have the best prisons in the world and that's because the aim is to avoid recidivism to the max. I remember a story about two prisons closing in Sweden for lack of inmates.

[@rezkinginternational]

I was in Russia 8 years, never once went to jail. You have to really ef up to get yourself busted. Of course I don't drink, use drugs, etc. I was in their home, their country, and never disrespected their way of life. I am a person of color (Lakota) and wasn't out acting tough, etc.

[@kimklim3267]

….hmmm…but your story regardless of being true, doesn’t serves the narrative it’s pushed, so….

[@antonioinoa6961]

Most autocratic states like Russia will use Americans as political pawns especially if their military they can use the excuse that your spying to trump up the charges

[@KittenBowl1]

Exactly. You don’t go to another country and commit a crime. He’s supposed to be on his best behavior but no he commits a crime. The worst foreigner really. Thrown in jail like any other criminal. Come back and spread Russophobia of some sort. This guy doesn’t feel remorse he appeared. CNN is not something I watch because of this. Way too much propaganda like a puppet of sleepy Joe. Terrible really.

[@judytullos9889]

He contracted tuberculosis and was spitting up blood. He looks thinner. Navalny was imprisoned after recovering from the deadly drug only in the possession of the Russian government. The Russians may have been pushing their narrative that blacks are treated badly in America.

[@rezkinginternational]

@@antonioinoa6961 You are blind to how/what ameriKKKa does, you are so sold out you have no mind of your own.

[@larrybishop188]

I feel for Trevor and what he has gone through but my quetion is " why would a person place themselve in a positon like he did." You ack me if I wanted a free trip to Russia, North Korea ect. and I would tell you HELL NO. I have some common sense and I am not going to place myself in that situation.

[@asnark7115]

Every single person I've ever met and in my family who worked in O&G, the Marines, Navy, etc., all said one thing about going to Moscow: That it was one of the best places they'd ever visited. All of them took multiple trips over decades. Embassy duty, business, vacation..

[@rurikfree4905]

@@asnark7115 don’t make me laugh russian bot about your ‘one of the best places to visit’ one of the best dumps yes, maybe pretty girls easily available yeah could be, still not worth the risk of being arrested and convicted for years. Otherwise moscow is a city that is not great but better than the rest of russia.

[@idkanymore9228]

@@rurikfree4905 Ukrainian bot, imagine saying shit based off Western media portrays Russia and not actually visiting it yourself.

[@rurikfree4905]

@@idkanymore9228 there is no such thing as a ukrainian bot, there is no paid ukrainian bots unlike russian bots but russia and russian propaganda always tried to switch the blame from itself. Actually imagine visiting russia and moscow and being completely NOT impressed

[@idkanymore9228]

@@rurikfree4905 Yea... media really has you messed up huh. They keep the truth away to give you hope for Ukraine (ironic). To your point, there is a pro-Ukrainian bot spamming (I put it to simpler terms) "Biden is better than Trump for standing to Putin". Seen that on hella videos, different users.

[@CillBlintonOfficial]

Wow. Welcome Home Trevor.

[@CillBlintonOfficial]

@Aisha Stone🙂🤍🙏

[@Red-pp4jr]

Lord please help Brandy❤️🙏🏾❤️

[@jellojoe00]

I always thought Russian prisons were such fun.

[@jehovahwitness4584]

How would he be able make a truthful comparison if he hasn't been in Guantanamo.

[@user-weRlight]

God bless this man. May the Lord shed peace and love on him through eternity

[@seviregis7441]

He is awesome, Hod bless him, and thank God he is a free man today!

[@ClassyJohn]

I hope Trevor seeks therapy. Being a prisoner for 3 years... I can't image the impact that experience had on his mental health. He may have developed PTSD during that psychiatric stay.