Trump Claims He Can Free Jailed US Reporter If Reelected
TL;DR
Former President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social about the potential release of journalist Evan Gershkovich, who is detained in Russia, has sparked significant backlash. Trump claimed that Gershkovich would be released "almost immediately after the Election" if he wins, attributing this to his relationship with Vladimir Putin. Critics, including former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance, condemned the post as "disgusting" and suggested it could harm U.S. interests. Russian officials denied any contact between Putin and Trump regarding the matter.
- Donald Trump's Post About Evan Gershkovich Sparks Fury: 'Disgusting' Newsweek
- Russia denies Trump’s claim he can free US journalist if he wins election The Guardian US
- Trump Tells Putin to Keep Wall Street Journal Reporter Hostage Through Election New York Magazine
- Trump says Putin will free jailed US reporter Gershkovich for him Reuters
- Trump Claims He Can Free an American Detainee—If He's Reelected The Atlantic
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