Whelan family statement on Griner's release

[mcar]

Link to tweet

?s=20&t=no9khu8tYHWdQqodOCmUCg

NEW from the Whelan family: "There is no greater success than for a wrongful detainee to be freed & for them to go home. The Biden Admin made the right decision to bring Ms. Griner home, & to make the deal that was possible, rather than waiting for one that wasn't going to..”

[2naSalit]

1. They understand...

What it takes to succeed in even one release. I hope their loved one will come home soon too.

[mcar]

2. I hope so too

[pazzyanne]

11. + 1

What a courageous family! Prayers and support for them as they await "their turn". May it come quickly!

[bullimiami]

19. I think they also know that if there is a deal that can be made Biden will make it.

He wont be pulling some bullshit to gain an advantage of his own.

[2naSalit]

27. Or...

Decide based on his personal preferences.

[Kingofalldems]

3. Internet trolls not liking this one.

Kick and rec.

[mcar]

5. Orange Jr is quite exercised about it

on Twitter.

[Traildogbob]

6. Yea Jr

Daddy held all the cards while giving Putin every damn thing he wanted. Including our government. Whelan was sent to prison in Trumps second year. What did he do to get Whelan freed. Not one god damned thing! Shut you coke filled orifice.

[dchill]

22. I'm glad! 😊

Everybody should get exercised!

[obamanut2012]

24. Including sone folks on here

They should all be ashamed.

[ChazII]

4. Celebrating by putting my

flag out today.

[LetMyPeopleVote]

7. From Paul Whels 's brother

Link to tweet

[reACTIONary]

8. I'm glad she is out of that hell / shit hole country. However...

... I wish that folks traveling to such countries would remember that their laws are different from ours, and that by violating them they not only put themselves at risk but also our country's policies and foreign relations at risk.

[panader0]

9. Whelan was accused of espionage I think. A more severe crime, even if not true, than possession of

cannabis oil. Victor Bout's sentence was nearing the end I think. I'm sure the Biden administration
made the best deal they could.

[70sEraVet]

16. I just read the Wikipedia entry on Paul Whelan, to refresh my memory on the circumstances

of his arrest. His personal history is more convoluted and unsettling than I had remembered. To be honest, he sounds like someone who would have ended up in prison SOMEWHERE!
All of that aside, I do hope he is released soon for his family's sake, and that Putin no longer has American citizens to serve as pawns.

[grantcart]

20. Biden tried a 2 for 2 swap but Putin wouldn't accept it

[50 Shades Of Blue]

10. Gracious, classy, and right!

[Torchlight]

12. The Whelan family's grace is admirable.

Watching the very people whose justification for lashing out would be the most understandable decide instead to listen to the better part of their nature, and join in celebrating the success of the Biden administration and Ms. Griner's tireless advocates.

[ProfessorGAC]

23. +1

I thought exactly the same.

[mountain grammy]

13. This is a wonderful family

So glad they spoke out and they are 100% correct in giving credit to the Biden Administration.

[ripcord]

14. The Whelan's have always shown class

Whenever they made a statement they always mentioned Brittany, that is much more than Cheryl Griner and Brittany's celebrity supporters have done.

[AverageOldGuy]

15. The Whelan family are brave, compassionate people!!!!

I cannot imagine -- noe of us can imagine -- what they must be going through, then, for them to make this statement!!!!

[ripcord]

18. This really had to be a kick in the teeth to them

They hear Paul has been hospitalized then they read about a prisoner swap that didn't include him.

[jcgoldie]

29. they didnt "read about a prisoner swap"

They were consulted. Stop shitposting.

[mcar]

30. This is false.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

17. Had to look up who the Whelan family was. Nice sentiment

[dalton99a]

21. Kick

[GoCubsGo]

25. They understand the situation better than all the arm chair diplomats.

BTW, I saw a tweet from fucking John Bolton, who was bitching about the deal, as well. That goddamn criminal can fuck right off. Worst Secretary of State EVER.

[bif]

26. The right wingers sure are whining about it on InstaGram!

[AllyCat]

28. My heart breaks for the Whelan family.

And yet, in their anxiety over the safety of one of their own and the anguish of their loss, they can celebrate freedom for others.

May we see his safe return soon.

[Hekate]

31. Good people, the Whelans

[Cha]

32. TY & the Whelan Family!

mtg can chew on this. I read she's plans to impeach PJB bc he didn't get Paul Whelan back.