Trump Promises to Free Jailed WSJ Reporter if Reelected
TL;DR
Donald Trump claims that if re-elected, he will leverage his relationship with Vladimir Putin to secure the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich from a Russian prison "almost immediately" after the U.S. election. The Kremlin has denied any current contacts between Trump and Putin, and reiterated that any prisoner exchange discussions must be conducted discreetly. Trump also asserted he could end the war in Ukraine within 24 hours of taking office, without providing details.
- Trump claims Putin will free jailed WSJ reporter Gershkovich for him 'almost immediately' if elected New York Post
- Trump Tells Putin to Keep Wall Street Journal Reporter Hostage Through Election New York Magazine
- Russia denies Trump’s claim he can free US journalist if he wins election The Guardian US
- Trump says relationship with Putin will help win Gershkovich release The Hill
- Trump Claims He Can Free an American Detainee—If He's Reelected The Atlantic
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