American Marc Fogel released from Russia.

[lucas80]

Trump is being very tight lipped about who he swapped for the American teacher.
I suspect the outrage online won’t be as vociferous as when Britney Griner was released on nearly identical drug charges. Also interesting that Fogel was immediately put before the cameras in the WH versus being taken for medical care and the opportunity to receive counseling after his ordeal. He looked exhausted and dazed.
Link

Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war

The Kremlin says a Russian citizen has been freed in the United States in exchange for Moscow’s release of American Marc Fogel.

apnews.com

 

[jneffer]

Trump is being very tight lipped about who he swapped for the American teacher.
I suspect the outrage online won’t be as vociferous as when Britney Griner was released on nearly identical drug charges. Also interesting that Fogel was immediately put before the cameras in the WH versus being taken for medical care and the opportunity to receive counseling after his ordeal. He looked exhausted and dazed.
Link

Russia releases imprisoned American Marc Fogel in what US calls a step toward the end of Ukraine war

The Kremlin says a Russian citizen has been freed in the United States in exchange for Moscow’s release of American Marc Fogel.

apnews.com

i'm glad he's out

but it's pretty crazy to take a half ounce on a plane to russia

 

[lucas80]

This seems like your typical loser Trump deal loudly proclaimed as the greatest ever. Trump sent to Putin a cybercriminal who had laundered billions of dollars for Russia, and degraded Western systems. Putin sent to Trump a guy with some residue of weed.
Putin owns Trump.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/12/europe/russia-citizen-exchange-marc-fogel-intl/index.html

 

[Chishawk1425]

I assume we didn't have to release much as Trump is handing Putin Ukraine so that's the reward.

 

[IACub]

Next up, Jared Fogle.

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

This seems like your typical loser Trump deal loudly proclaimed as the greatest ever. Trump sent to Putin a cybercriminal who had laundered billions of dollars for Russia, and degraded Western systems. Putin sent to Trump a guy with some residue of weed.
Putin owns Trump.
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/12/europe/russia-citizen-exchange-marc-fogel-intl/index.html

Merchant of death ring a bell?

"Merchant of Death" Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer freed in swap for Brittney Griner, is running for office

Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer freed by the U.S. in a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner, is running as a candidate for a far-right party in local elections.

www.cbsnews.com

 

[Chishawk1425]

Merchant of death ring a bell?

"Merchant of Death" Viktor Bout, Russian arms dealer freed in swap for Brittney Griner, is running for office

Viktor Bout, the Russian arms dealer freed by the U.S. in a prisoner swap for Brittney Griner, is running as a candidate for a far-right party in local elections.

www.cbsnews.com

Handing Ukraine to Putin ring a bell, dunce? You're no longer BothSidesBins just, Dunce

 

[h-hawk]

And Russia arrested another American right before the deal-they re-stocked already!

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

Long-time Critic Praises Trump for Marc Fogel’s Release from Russian Prison​

Long-time Critic Praises Trump for Marc Fogel's Release from Russian Prison

“Halleluja. Fantastic News. Praise be to Donald Trump” — McFaul Former ambassador Michael McFaul, who served under former President Barack Obama’s administration, praised President Donald Trump during a Tuesday appearance on MSNBC. (Screenshot/MSNBC) February 11, 20257:48 PM ET Former ambassador...

www.themainewire.com

 

[Chishawk1425]

Long-time Critic Praises Trump for Marc Fogel’s Release from Russian Prison​

Long-time Critic Praises Trump for Marc Fogel's Release from Russian Prison

“Halleluja. Fantastic News. Praise be to Donald Trump” — McFaul Former ambassador Michael McFaul, who served under former President Barack Obama’s administration, praised President Donald Trump during a Tuesday appearance on MSNBC. (Screenshot/MSNBC) February 11, 20257:48 PM ET Former ambassador...

www.themainewire.com

Great stuff

 

[binsfeldcyhawk2]

 

[libbity bibbity]

I assume we didn't have to release much as Trump is handing Putin Ukraine so that's the reward.

Like Joe giving Iran $6 billion in frozen funds and terrorists to boot.

 

[lucas80]

And Russia arrested another American right before the deal-they re-stocked already!

Give one up, grab another.
Trump makes the worst deals.
https://apnews.com/article/russia-a...risoner-swap-488faacfe1e65adfcb732de569de04a3

 

[Mufasa94]

…I suspect the outrage online won’t be as vociferous as when Britney Griner was released on nearly identical drug charges…

Fogel’s time was measured in years as opposed to Griner’s, which was < 1.