Biden announces Brittney Griner is 'on her way home' after prisoner swap | Special Report

President Biden spoke at the White House after WNBA star Brittney Griner was released by Russia in a prisoner swap. "She's safe, she's on a plane, she's on her way home," Biden said. He said the U.S. continues to seek the release of another detained American, Paul Whelan. Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle, also spoke and thanked those who helped negotiate the release. Watch their full remarks in this CBS News Special Report.

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[edwardrichard]

We are trading a basketball player that’s hate this country for a weapons dealer?!?! How about we trade the marine that’s been locked up first.

[mmbsportsblogger]

The US swapped her, for an arms dealer but the Marine who has been in a Russian prison for 4 years, is still there. Absolutely ridiculous!!!

[moteague]

Look at those two in the back smiling like the President did something great. Another win for the LGBTQ+ community. Brittany was not wrongfully detained.

[kristiangibbings]

Well done Joe that'll show everyone how truly spineless America is

[codybuchanan]

so she knows that weed is illegal in russia, but she took weed there anyway, then when she got caught, we traded her for "The Merchant Of Death" yeah, okay

[Truthbomb]

Russia definitely got the better deal here.

[ceebee]

Yes, the merchant of death is also going home... right in time for christmas 🎄

[justhere]

"Intense negotiations"
Russia: We'll give you a basketball player for a dangerous arms dealer.
America: You got a deal! 🤡

[jaywill]

I guess Brittney will have no choice but to stand for the playing of the National Anthem and the American Flag now. Our Marine who wore it on his right shoulder is still there. Our priorities as a nation are confusing.

In a sane world, this would be considered the worst trade in history.

[richardkempton]

Arms dealer for basketball player? Sounds good..🙄

[stuffandthings]

How is it possible for my country to be this unprincipled? My nation is leaderless and degenerating with each second.

[knoxtall]

😆 traded a Russian arms dealer convicted of selling weapons to terrorists groups to be used against us for a basketball player.

[christopherfrank]

She should be punished here for what she has caused. Stupid trade

[lro]

I just do not understand the logic in this…..I don’t think democrats know what they just did🤦🏿‍♂️🤷🏾‍♂️🙄😒💀.

[Lorenzoselas]

This country has become the punchline of every joke… great news Gayle…🙄 while our hero’s remain behind.

[KryptonArcher]

Let’s also remember Marc Fogel who has been in prison since Aug 2021 for the same charge of medical marijuana and he wasn’t even brought up in the trade talks.

[SacksThriftAve]

Dangerous Arms Dealer on a plane as well heading home to seek revenge for his incarcerated adventure

[travisfrost]

Why not Paul first? He is an actual hero. She is a joke.

[michails]

This story represents the current state of America. Its sad to watch these people take their freedom for granted