Joy and gratitude as Americans freed by Russia arrive home

There were emotional scenes of joy and gratitude as the Americans released by Russia in a historic prisoner exchange arrived home. They were welcomed by loved ones as well as President Biden and Vice President Harris. Businessman Paul Whelan accepted an American flag pin from the president. NBC News' Gabe Gutierrez reports.

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[Princess-dfh]

Other countries especially Germany to thank for the release of these folks

[wobbuffetbuffet]

Amazing advice here. Don't travel to countries that:
A) don't want you there
B) you won't follow the laws of

And there you go! :)

[stephentresca]

No Americans should ever go to Russia until Putin is out.

[watermelonejones]

Anyone else remember that we traded an Arms dealer for a basketball player instead of these people?

[Smartyable]

Imagine asking someone, "So, what did you do this summer?"

[teresamontag]

All Americans should have been brought home.

[twinstarr]

Wonderful, pure joy, Thanks Joe Biden. tdump sours everything

[scottramson]

Hope this can be the beginning of something great!

[angel]

when they said freed americans i thought they were talking about the real native american secluded in the reservations by the european inmigrants in the us.

[EloyMatana]

God Bless You Sir and i pray you get the suppirt you need

[fanboyhex]

🤨Interesting, if Trump made the same deal...😒 NBC would label him as a traitor.
But since Biden and Kamala did it, then it's a good thing...🙄

[jaredarndts]

Trading international criminals and assassins for idiotic tourists and journalists who put themselves in harms way by traveling to Russia is totally absurd and infuriating. 😤

[jenkornblum]

we think it was worth it? like really?? i can't. Taylor Swift vs Mom

[shelbynamels]

so somebody got Taylor Swift tickets at a big discount??

[peterkim]

They must be listening to Trump's warning about releasing hostages before he assumes office or they will PAY A VERY HIGH PRICE.

[masone]

As apart of their release agreement, Biden is requiring they vote for him in November

[naitjj]

he said " I am never going back there again" NOONE SHOULD

[stryker]

Show Biden wandering off and trying to get on some random plane.

[youngbloodrb]

Imagine your parent is being held prisoner and you plan to attend a Taylor Swift concert smh

[MemeMan]

Please release the political prison Philip Hassler. God bless!