Trevor Reed speaks out: ‘I remember thinking, is this real?’

ABC News’ Patrick Reevell sat down with former U.S. Marine Trevor Reed, who was recently released from a Russian prison, to talk about his ordeal and what he hopes is next for Americans held there.
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[@PersonaN007Grata]

I wish Trevor a full recovery both physically and mentally. I hope he can move forward with a positive and productive life. What an truly strong willed individual. Amazing person. And an amazing Marine.

[@peekboo7537]

Thank you Trevor for being a brave, strong! U.S. Marine. He expressed about Paul Whelan, this other men is waiting on for his rescue! Such two brave U.S. Marines men

[@frannybright3200]

What stregnth. God bless his family.

[@sab3295]

Thank you Trevor!!

[@ipissed]

From a kid to a Marine to a kid again. Hold the line. Semper Fi.

[@jolliepoussey9]

The Marines didn't give a damn about Trevor or his fam. Semper BS lie

[@sheilaeilers4363]

He says Marjorie Taylor Green intentionally delayed his release. See his interview with CNN. ABC didn’t cover that in this clip, if at all.

[@hollyshippy7417]

Trevor Reed is the perfect example of American parents and the American Marine Corps turning out incredible citizens and soldiers. What Russia turns out are obedient mall shoppers, ill-trained cowardly military personnel, willing to commit war crimes at the drop of a hat, craven goons running prisons and all conveniently stripped of the human courage it would take to bring about change. Trevor Reed's courage and moral strength are the hope and fiber of our democracy and freedom.

[@mesi9018]

I love America just as much anyone but tbh we don't have a spotless war crime history. My lai ring a bell?

[@hollyshippy7417]

@@mesi9018 Trevor Reed is not from the Vietnam War generation. This is now. This is today. And, yes, the My Lai massacre was a war crime. Richard Nixon was as indiscriminate and vicious as Putin, when it came to bombing. We, however, had protests against the war, which the Russian people either seem incapable, indifferent, or lacking in courage. And the war crimes being committed in Ukraine are being sanctioned from Putin on down. This was not the case in Vietnam. And none of that takes away from Trevor Reeds courage. My Lai was addressed by military courts. It was discovered that other massacres had occurred, but none represented the behavior of the majority of soldiers sent to Vietnam. Richard Nixon resigned for other reasons, but resign in disgrace he did. We as a nation do not sanction war crimes. What you have in Russia is the blanket approval of war crimes from the Putin right on down to the average soldier, with no accountability from the Kremlin the Russian, military leaders, the Orthodox church ... run by a former KGB agent ... and the Russian people, who wouldn't know a protest from a May Day Parade. Trevor Reed is his own case for courage and moral strength. So, if we're going to bring up Vietnam and My Lai ... lets not forget John McCain and his courage and moral strength. The Cleveland Plain Dealer broke the story of My Lai ... we wait patiently for a Russian paper to brake the multiple stories and instances of war crimes committed by poorly trained soldiers and their pitiful excuses for generals. We wait. But, we won't hold our breath.

[@artofwarlegions5262]

Sorry 🤣🫡🙌🏻

[@artofwarlegions5262]

If there was any decency in this world Mr. Zelensky would end the war. Nobody talks about how he could do this single hand-idly! Too much pride and greed, it’s time you face reality woman. They are fighting war that was effectively over on the 3rd day after it started. The silly Americans soak it up like a sponge you pathetic morons. LONG LIVE MOTHER RUSSIA! 🇷🇺 by the way the only thing your military produces today is girls raised by two mothers

[@lintontoussaint4895]

Well..your European too...

[@sashagarcia6205]

notice how he said being free feels "different" he didnt say "good" poor guu hes clearly traumatized and even more so by having to leave paul behind probably torments him because he knows first hand how it feels to be stuck there hopelessly . poor guy God bless both these men and anyone in their positions God help them

[@victorreppeto7050]

I wish you all would stop ignoring the political prisoners taken in Oregon. I spent 6 months in jail on false charges in Polk County and the crimes my ex-wife committed were swept under the rug by Judge Sally Avera. Then attorney and judge Pro Tem Jon Weiner and associate Katherine Trottman entered a guilty plea on my behalf in spite of my objections. Then a deputy attacked me in the courthouse in Marion County and it took 2 years to get the charges dismissed. Those charges were false and designed to cover up the deputy's horrid behavior. This needs to stop but you wont do these stories.

[@lincolnjeon2666]

good job to mention , Paul Wheelend, Fight .

[@gregbrogan9061]

He is so calm, so firm, so determined.

[@barbaraparupsky8072]

I’m so sorry 😢

[@lincolnjeon2666]

brother, we are glad you are back.

[@harrietgloria8792]

His voice🎉

[@GP-qn5sx]

Wow see how press is allover this guy till now they ignore him

[@julenesgood5804]

I know them since 2007 they live right down the street from me!

[@bradwelljackson6385]

If they go ahead and give someone for Paul Whelan, then won't Russia just put someone else in prison, justly or not, to get more? What if you were that person that Russia arbitrarily put in prison? Would you think that it was a good idea for Reed and Whelan to have been swapped, knowing that that's why you are now in prison?

[@tellyboo2455]

His parents 🥰

[@ABSG7]

No American should ever go to Russia

[@travisthornton1792]

Joey Reed (Trevor’s dad) should run against Ted Cruz in the 2024 Senate race.

[@abdulazizahmed838]

He get my vote

[@Ricobaca]

Why?

[@bartmiceli5194]

Thank God hes free

[@growthdevelopment7412]

🙏🏾

[@Mike-01234]

Don't binge drink and run into an intersection screaming slamming your fist down on cars. His own GF called the police on him he was out of control. Did he deserve 9 years no but he is not a Russian be smarter when you go to another country.

[@PersonaN007Grata]

His own girlfriend called the police? Do you have a source on that?

[@scotthutcherson6956]

Are you a Putin apologist?!? What don’t you understand about him being set up by a tyrant who wanted to use him as a political bargaining chip?

[@shanna3148]

Anything is possible if you lie I guess

[@84americanwoman]

He has an accent…wild. Sounds like hell.

[@NovaScotiaNewfie]

Did the Russian claim he was unlawfully detained like Britney Griner is?

[@matthewdarnell3535]

Americans need to stop going to Russia! It’s not a good idea!

[@samsonfitness5630]

Geez

[@jeremylynn8631]

No Marine left behind??? 🤔... Get these people out! And issue a notice, no more Americans travel to Russia! If they do, then they fully know its at their own risk! This is crazy scary stuff!

[@wintersummer6357]

Thousands of Americans go to Russia and never get into trouble; I wonder why. Imho

[@jeremylynn8631]

@@wintersummer6357 so they pick their targets very strategically???

[@wintersummer6357]

@@jeremylynn8631 You can say that about every country. Believe it or not people of all walks get into trouble for one reason or another. Shouldn’t they all be given the same scrutiny you want to give BG or are they not worthy? Imho

[@jeremylynn8631]

@@wintersummer6357 idk, but I don't trust any government! And I would say, after the world went wonky from covid restrictions, I will just travel in the U.S... And even that can be a gamble.

[@wintersummer6357]

@@jeremylynn8631 hahahaha hahahaha I agree JL; I agree!

[@Beadledom2024]

Bless him, he has survivor guilt over Paul.

[@Spectacular331]

I wish guys would understand which countries not to visit or associate with this world would be a bette place . You know they done like you guys but you still go ahead to date, marry etc lol. I think you should bond with counties that have your interest at heart . Just a thought

[@charmcshane3517]

Why the hell would anyone (non Russian, cuz if you're Russian, it's probably ok) drive drunk in RUSSIA?

[@domingopanaligan9859]

Oh my God avoid going to Russia and china.

[@joe.halstead8822]

Bad Ass! Dog these fuckin politicians!

[@MsPea]

Reed may have been arrested for his behavior if it had happened in the US. He probably wouldn't have been sentenced to nine years here, but laws are different in other countries and Americans need to keep that in mind when they travel. Being drunk in public and then grabbing the arm of a police officer driving him to the police station, possibly causing an accident, would have been a crime here, too. Americans in other countries always act so innocent when caught breaking the law where they are. Don't get drunk in another country. Don't fight with police. Don't expect to be treated differently because you're American--it does not absolve you from fault. I'm glad Reed is free and home again, but I'm not interested in his story of the innocent American taken advantage of by a foreign government. If he hadn't gotten drunk and caused a problem, none of this would have happened to him.

[@nickxc15]

Depends on whose story you believe... Reed's version or Russia's. I personally believe Reed's version.

[@PersonaN007Grata]

Or you know, maybe the Russians lied like they always seem to do.

[@suvariboy]

How do you know he “caused a problem”? Where did you hear that, Russia Today?

[@captainstrangely4232]

Whether he caused the problem or not putting Reed in barbaric conditions is absolutely reprehensible. Putin has dissolved the justice system in russia and perverted it into an "Everything is for the friends, the law is for the enemies" policy

[@jolliepoussey9]

@@suvariboy Ms Pea Pea is KGB!

[@snappback18]

Bro has an accent now

[@gingerwitch3173]

Disgusting how much time it took to get him out to serve so honorably and our gov failed him

[@joseywales148]

What could they do? Go to war with Russia…and send Rambo and Batman to get him- huh 🤔

[@ASNEL3735]

Unfortunately it took time, but a priority for your gov at that time was Michael Calvey (see Baring Vostok Case).

[@thecommentwhisperer4360]

Visiting his girlfriend in Moscow? Yeah something fishy going there.

[@Ashley__Rose]

Guys please stop going to Russia

[@julenesgood5804]

They're just jealous because they want me as they're girlfriend to wife since 2007

[@user-pj9mo5od6b]

Smelly red garbage is always the same.

[@mcwankster-saturdaynightsp4677]

the beauty of communism

[@susansilvey1614]

phenominal young man

[@vexworld7400]

Another one looking for fame

[@shanna3148]

Lets see your newsworthy accomplishments then 😏

[@thetruth7343]

Russia could keep that basketball player we don't need her we don't want her that's what she shouldn't be taking drugs into another country she deserves whatever they give her over to give her life and hard labor

[@pamelagilmore7222]

It’s basically the same thing he was drunk and unruly and she had brought marijuana cartridges in the airport both broke the law and were arrested. They are both AMERICANS and we have to stick together so I support both of them.

[@floflo8153]

@@pamelagilmore7222 They are so empathetic towards him, not so much her.

[@Jbwooten571]

No one needs to be judgmental pricks. Our country needs to always fight for our own. We should want that for everyone, I mean they ARE human.. Period.

[@edithputhy4948]

he's hot, but clearly not the sharpest tool in the shed

[@njaimerod]

#ABCNEWSISFAKENEWS

[@lincolnjeon2666]

take care of your self, educate your self, and RUN FOR CONGRESS, please,

[@allend2749]

women commentators have loud obnoxious voices. trevor was innocent. is anyone ever guilty. my wife has never been wrong in her life. people are such moroons. i love dogs and cats and squirrels and little deer and and and and and and. frick humans!

[@TheeRomantic]

Imagine we traded him for a international drug dealer. How many life's is that drug dealer responsible for killing 🤔

[@plissken94th57]

You know, one word from the eme, all these Russians will get beat until they stop, that’s who you can ask