Paul Whelan describes journey home as Americans freed from Russia return to U.S. soil

Three Americans who were wrongfully imprisoned in Russia, Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan and Alsu Kurmasheva, are back on U.S. soil. They made a brief stop at Joint Base Andrews, before arriving in San Antonio to undergo medical assessments. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more.

[stanleyfonda]

Good job. This was a very long time coming. Thank you to everyone who worked hard to make this swap an international success 🎉

[eliharp]

What an excellent achievement!

Welcome home 🎉

[tmicheletti]

I was emotional just watching these Americans walk off that plane.

[Jadot]

This is what makes America the greatest country in the history of the world!!!

[JX]

Trump, it isn't a deal! It's a U.S. citizens' life you A Whole.

[margaretdimick]

Mr. Whelan should've been released with Brittney Griner. It's wonderful that he finally got to come home.

[sunshinesue]

🇺🇸🗽🦅 Paul what a hero you are 👀!! Thank you Joe Biden. I enjoyed watching their homecoming 🏠

[u.synlig]

Paul Whelan - British, Irish, American and Canadian! He had many opportunities for a diplomatic rescue.

[anjafark]

Mr. Kara-Mursa does not have to die in a russian x-camp like Navalny.
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[przytulanka]

When everybody was criticizing our President who was working on the deal.

[cesarjlisboa]

This is clearly family people. How dare people are to support someone as Vladimir Putin?😢

[BlackandBlessed]

Trump could never bring them home and shame on him and the chaos. He brings every single day every day chaos with him.

[dannynicart]

This event will serve as a lesson to people to not dare visit an autocratic country.

[stephanieb]

Now this is What a REAL President and Vice President does, not ARGUE, name CALL and divide the Country like Trump. This is a BEAUTIFUL Moment, let's not forget this when it's time to VOTE! Go Kamala....Peace & Luv ✌💙

[BlackandBlessed]

Biden Harris 🙏🏽
Thank you
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[ugempya]

Good job Mr president, secretary Blinken not forgetting VP Harris. This is aland mark diplomatic achievement , a step forward to democracy, diplomacy, free world

[Grazimoto]

Trump would have NEVER been able to get these 24 hostages home, because it required cooperation with 6 allied countries!

[hintex]

Welcome home to Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva! 🇺🇸✨ It’s a relief and joy to see them back on U.S. soil after their wrongful imprisonment in Russia. Their journey from Joint Base Andrews to San Antonio for medical assessments marks a significant moment. Kudos to CBS News for covering this important story. 🌟🙏

[przytulanka]

How many people we could recover if we give Trump to Putin?

[thomasgriffith]

Thank you President Biden and Vice President Harris!!!! 👍
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