Biden gets White House to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to tearful daughter of freed Russian prisoner

Category: Politics

President Biden celebrated the release of prisoners in a swap with Russia, leading a birthday song for Miriam Butorin, whose mother was among those freed. He highlighted the administration's efforts in securing the release of over 70 Americans wrongfully detained abroad and emphasized the emotional reunion of families.

Keywords: Biden, prisoner swap, Russia

Source: New York Post

Update At: 8/2/2024

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