Americans freed in prisoner swap arrive in US

Former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan, Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva, a Russian-American journalist, are back on U.S. soil.

As they stepped off the plane, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris greeted the three at Joint Base Andrews outside Washington.

The trio were a part of an extraordinary 24-prisoner exchange involving Russia, the United States and several other countries, the largest of its kind since the Cold War and one in which President Biden was directly involved, the White House said earlier Thursday.
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[OutdoorsSky]

The clip of Paul coming off the plane and the salute was moving. The salute after being held prisoner for five years. Welcome home Marine.

[sinisterkitty]

So nice to see those families getting their people back! And nice to see Biden getting a win for doing what he does best. We need to send Germany, Slovenia, and everyone else who helped a REALLY big muffin basket!

[jjmckoy]

Thank You President Biden And Kamela Harris Y’all Are The Best I Love Y’all

[SlugSage]

Harris's smile looks so genuine. Beautiful moment

[babetteshaw]

Thank you, President Biden!
Well done! 💙💙💙🇺🇸

[Charmcity]

Thank God for Biden and Harris. And Germany! They did what Trump could not, even though he is Putin’s lapdog

[Charmcity]

I’m crying actual tears watching this. And I’m sure Trump is too but for an entirely different reason.

[michaellazzeri]

THANK-YOU JOE BIDEN & KAMALA HARRIS ! CANNOT LOVE THIS ?

[donnapevey]

Does anyone remember when they negotiated the release of the basketball player but left these people over there?

[carolynadkins]

This is AMERICA….FREEDOM 🇺🇸 Thank you my President Joe Biden 🇺🇸

[WALTERBROADDUS]

Before we start cheering, what did we trade?🤔

[davidhiestand]

Trump had a chance to try to help Paul Whelan if he wanted to, and he chose not to.

[MudDigger]

As an American, it hurts to see our president in the condition he is in. Poor Biden is getting worse. He walked on the Russian prisoner plane, thinking it was Air Force 1 at 8:30.

[JRN]

Way to go Biden and Harris❤❤🇺🇸🇺🇸!!! Welcome home!!!!

[williamwilliam]

Ahhh...good news for the families of those Americans convicted and sentenced for some alleged crimes in Russia.
Now, work harder to get those American Astronauts who are still stuck at the International Space Station since June 6, 2024.

[AwkwardTruths]

Harris said: "This is an extraordinary testament to the importance of having a president that understands the power of diplomacy and understands the strength that rests in understanding the significance of diplomacy and strengthening alliances."

[cheesyfeymuss]

Now Slovenia should start negotiating with Orange to give melania back

[PandaHead]

Love how they were there too greet them secret location

[wakeup]

If Joe Biden did such a great job, why isn’t he running for reelection ?

[WALTERBROADDUS]

Now can we please stop foolish people from going to Russia? There is zero reason to be over there.