Biden, Harris greet Michigan's Paul Whelan on U.S. soil following historic prisoner swap

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Paul Whelan has returned to the U.S. after over five years in Russian captivity, following a complex prisoner swap involving multiple countries. He was greeted by President Biden and Vice President Harris at Joint Base Andrews, where emotional reunions took place with family members. Whelan expressed gratitude and shared his resilience during his detention, while also looking forward to enjoying a steak now that he is back home.

Keywords: Paul Whelan, prisoner swap, Russia

Source: Detroit Free Press

Update At: 8/2/2024

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