Trump claims Putin will release jailed American journalist after he's re-elected

Donald Trump claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin will release jailed WSJ journalist Evan Gershkovich after he's re-elected.



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[marcroy]

"We will be paying nothing"... except for state secrets, military plans, etc.

[PeterKaitlyn]

Trump has slipped even lower into the realm of a vile self interest...

[SteveKitchens-gdyg]

Playing with a man's life is the mark of a bully and coward.

[niclewis]

Everything's a transaction with Trump, even an American citizen. Get out and Vote.

[mmiaxx]

As a republican I am disgusted by trump. He is pure evil

[revealingserendipity]

Did Trump ask Putin not to release him while Biden is in office? Oh my!

[OkiChick]

How does he know that and what would Putin want in return?

[studiooneproductions]

Quid Pro Quo.. one journalist life for a green light to whatever Russia gonna do to Europe when Trump get elected

[Arational]

Trump called the American war dead suckers and losers and wouldn't go to the memorial because it was raining and windy and that could have exposed his bald scalp under the combover.

[popcornanytime]

Why doesn’t Trump just ask Putin to free him now instead of waiting? Could it be he only cares about how the guy can be used for his own gain and not actually about the guy himself?

[innanas]

This makes me angry. He should get the man released NOW not if you vote Trump. It is disgusting he made a deal like that. My stomach hurts.

[grandcalia]

And what else have you worked out with Putin, Trump? Or is this another one of your many lies?

[keepers]

Another promise that he won't follow through with

[mike_k_smith]

What's he going to do when he loses? Let the man rot in Russia because he lost.

[sonotdown]

The “Art of the Deal”: Spoil your “October Surprise” by bragging about it four months in advance.

[mikemann]

No doubt trump dictators have each other's back

[TenthCrane]

Trump has talks with Putin?
Does the State Department know this?

[ruiferreira]

There is no worst blind than the one that doesn't want ro see.

[darkdan]

I want to know about james comer and why he's importing illegal substances from China?

[sherihunt]

Please do something about Trump and his lies! The family needs to sue Trump.