Paul Whelan ‘Disappointed’ Over Brittney Griner Prisoner Exchange

White House National Security Council Communications Coordinator John Kirby weighs in on the possibility of former Marine Paul Whelan’s release. He also discusses Brittney Griner’s condition and gives insight into Russia’s arms dealer Viktor Bout, who was released in exchange for Griner.

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#brittneygriner #paulwhelan #russia

[awax]

I’m trying to understand how we rationalize trading an F’ng mass murdering weapons dealer responsible for the deaths of people all over the world for a basketball player playing in Russia. I’m really happy Brittany will be home for Christmas, but my heart goes out for Paul Whelan and his family. I can’t imagine their frustration.

[natenelson]

All I can say is that we need pray for our country … it’s falling quicker than we know it. Feels like it’s in slow motion but i believe the worst is yet to come.

[oibruv]

At this point Russia feels bad for Paul for serving such a country

[bigt]

Now release all the Americans in jails for the same thing.

[Brian-yulb]

Maybe if Paul hated our country,
Then our so called president BRANDON would have brought Paul home

[maryroberts-waller]

Why Trump administration didn't free Paul Whelan

[teoleno]

They really traded a below average ball dribbler who doesn't like USA, instead of a veteran and businessmen?!

[ronnieking]

An American was returned home. Celebration is warranted. Paul Whelan has been there since 2018. What did Ex45 do to get Paul home?

[marthakrumboltz]

I never thought it would be so easy to say, “I miss Richard Nixon”.

[Marcus_MG]

In reality, Brittney Grinner should've been rotting in Russia, and all the focus should've been on Paul Whelan had the president been right-minded.

[thedarkwolfv]

Okay I'm going to say it. She only got the benefit of being released due to being famous. If that were me or you (or Paul Wheelan) the government wouldn't give 2 donkeys and let us rot in Russian prison.

[hishanebye]

Sad times for Americans. We just showed that we care more about popularity then anything else

[cbuck_]

Way to go sleepy Joe. Another bad decision!

[saxonray]

He was discharged from the Marines for bad conduct in 2008 after being convicted of charges related to larceny, according to military and court records.

[dazzle]

John Kirby you left Kirby to rot, for a basketballl player

It was a choice, you could have insisted on both

Shame on the Bidne administration

[kimberlyhannah]

Such liars - if it was true - they have really bad negotiators.

[jhonklan]

How about negitiate better? Did you even try getting Whelan only for the warlord?

[maxlinder]

BS ...Paul Whelan should have been brought back ...

[debbie]

YA THINK! FJB! (I’m even seeing democrat friends and family scratching their head on wtf he did)

[jaylacy]

We all have to get upset with Russia period!!