How Joe Biden rallied U.S. allies to arrange a prisoner exchange with Russia; Trump could never

Alex Wagner reviews the details of how Joe Biden worked with U.S. allies to secure the release of Americans held prisoner in Russia, arranging a complicated prisoner exchange with multiple countries while also dealing with Covid and the toughest decision of his political career.



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[suemoses]

After hearing what he did and dealt with all at once, he deserves far more credit and loyalty from the American public.

[reneecollin]

🍀 I will miss Mr. Biden's wisdom, experience & leadership - thank you sir! Let's vote 💙!

[nohandle]

Thank you Mr. President, VP Harris, and all those from the other countries involved and all those behind the scenes that made this happen!!

[Palmolive]

Boss move, Joe! Greetings from Denmark 🙏

[joerogain]

This is one of many reasons why ALLIES are important and why ISOLATIONALISM in today's days of WAR is rather stupid and dumb.

[elainethomas]

From Wales, well done Joe! A real triumph showing how effective quiet diplomacy is. Trump will be furious, because he’s a jealous child at heart.

[citiboikidd]

Truth is, Trump would not have been able to secure this deal cos he does not have any friends or allies in Europe...

[arielheinsberg]

Thanks Mr President for bringing our people back home.

[terrysellers]

All the media should be ashamed of themselves for their criticism of Biden and giving trump a pass! They don't deserve any credit for reporting this!🤬 I'll get my news from independent YouTube reporting from now on! We no longer have Edward Marrow, Walter Cronkite, John Chanslor, Tom Brokaw! I don't trust them any longer! And all my associates feel the same!

[luismanuel]

Well done. President Biden Congratulations on your great leadership.

[bobbyhenderson]

Great news, good job Joe & Kamala! Much love for all the released and their families from Poland! Glad our country could help!

[dylanmorgan]

And the hits just keep on coming! Way to go Joe! I don't care what anyone says... the best vote of my lifetime was Biden for Pres!! Swing for the fences til the season's over!
No mercy for MAGA!
NO mercy for Trump!
Hall of Famer Joe Biden!
Momentum and Democracy 2024!

[windorsolarplease]

Thank you President Biden and many others who worked on bringing people home to their families. 🌊🌊🌊🌊

[chasingmymarbles]

I was furious when Trump claimed that he was the only one who could get Evan Gershkovich released. He was publicly calling on Putin to delay an American citizen's rescue, he didn't care if it would delay or wreck Gershkovich's chance at freedom. What a scummy thing to do.

[shem]

THANKS TO TURKEY FOR HELPING IN THIS SWAP DEAL.

[emeriscottii]

Joe Biden, a President who works for the American People! Not Dictator. Thank you. Respect 🫡

[Chris-ujm]

Let's not forget to give Harris credit for her part

[barbaracoleman]

Our President never complain of his illness 🤒 a strong Representative for America 🇺🇸 I'm Proud of this man thank you for all of your many services God bless you. ❤

[ernestobarrera]

Joe Biden should have been reelected. It is so unfair what was done to him, it makes me really angry. Ageism at its worst.

[ericwright]

President Biden gets the job done.
Quietly and not seeking praise....
He's a respectable leader of The Free World 🌎. VOTE BLUE 💙💙💙💙💙