National Security Advisor gives emotional press briefing following Russian prisoner swap

Jake Sullivan emotionally remarked that "these are usually tough conversations, but not today."

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[iyamwhatiyam]

Seeing such a human moment, its breath taking.
Well done team and welcome home!

[nancypurdy]

Jake is truly an upmost professional. I continue to be comforted by your steadfast and relentless service. Thank you.

[jlbueno]

Jake sullivan is young, for his age he is doing a superb work . What an incredible person, whos work has impacted this nation in an incredible amount. His team is a great team, we need more like them in government .

[begaimusenova]

Jake Sullivan, thank you for your service!

[julianaandrade]

Great Job President Biden I am so glad for the family of each one of thosefellow Americans.

[alexandrabug]

1:55 what about the duel citizens that Palestinians Hamas is keeping hostage?

[sssw]

Let this be a HUGE LESSON to anyone that wants to travel to a country that isn't an allied with the United States. STOP, DON'T DO THIS TO THE US OR YOUR FAMILY MEMBERS.

[ninez]

He’s just a decent kind smart loving man!❤️👍🙏

[kathleengooch]

Im so happy that they are coming home 🏡 💙💙💙🤗

[Royalle_with_Cheese]

God Bless President Biden and his cabinet for getting these American hostages home.
That's leadership!

[m.w.]

*Now THAT'S an administration and security advisor FOR THE PEOPLE, NOT for a cult leader or wannabe dictator! **#Blue** working for YOU!*

[spursyankeesfan]

Innocent young kids and babies dying in Gaza at the hands of idf and he would never shed a tear for that. Hypocrites

[jiml]

USA just bent the knee to the power of Putin sending an assassin free back to Russia is an embarrassment .

[Justafewanimals]

So this wasn’t another drug using WNBA player for an arms dealer kind of swap I take it

[blu_enjoy]

Unprofessional. Where's the dignified stoicism these figure heads used to bring

[jimcroft]

Crocodile tears from the war criminal accolades from his fan boys

[shannonhalford]

Well Jake, yes, do build on that...The Federation of Russia has extended a hand, delighted you can see that...never forget the moment, when things go right....and yes, Mr. Patel, and Jake, I'm NY 1962 Toms very British/Brazilian future wife MD, Veteran, Middle East & Cont. of Africa

[alexandrabug]

I wonder if the swap has any connection to Biden not running anymore!

[PragueImport]

Compare this with what Trump displayed yesterday, meeting the black journalists. How could we, for a second, believe that Trump is in any way fit to be the president again?

[ninez]

Loving GOD Bless President Joe Biden and His Administration ❤🙏👍 His Legacy will go down history as a shining star! 🌟✨💫