Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are freed

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan and WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich have been freed from Russia in a prisoner exchange.

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[ladeedimplez]

Amen! Paul should have been released years ago.

[pata]

Why didn't he do it when he was the president?? Job well done, Mr. President. Thank you, and may God bless you

[carminaburana]

That's so good! I've been worried about Mr. Kara-Murza, especially after what happened to Alexei Navalny.

[kc_]

Masterclass DIPLOMACY and TEAMWORK. Things Trump and MAGA does not and will not understand. Thank you President Biden, VP Harris, the administration, and our FRIENDS in Europe for bringing our fellow Americans home. Real diplomacy takes time and effort but yields the greatest rewards.

[ReadMachiavelli-giwk]

Thank you Negotiators and Biden administration.

[kismet]

Americans just STOP going to places like RUSSIA & NORTH KOREA! When will people learn???? Just STOP!

[BlueWolfCompany]

For the viewers watching the view the show will air again overnight so you won’t missed out on the show

[Cmunic]

trumps week just keeps getting better 😂😂😂😂😂 Joes the man 👍🇺🇸

[Jenx]

I’m cynical what other concessions were made to Russia?

[KaryttoBaitiare]

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[the_minor_emotion]

Thanks USA! And other our friend for help our people. Sorry Paul and oll other prisoners of Russian blody system. Our heart's with you! Thanks!❤❤❤

[ashokrayvenn]

Just wait till trump comes out and says they would have not been released without him. LOL. You know he is seething in his high chair.

[jonnythreat]

Well done! That's good presidential work Mr Biden.

[new_filler]

Even should never have gone, he is selfish