Posted on 12/28/2023 3:36:11 PM PST by Navy Patriot
American Paul Whelan said he is "extremely concerned about being left behind" in Russia again, as the Biden administration looks to cut a deal with the Kremlin to release U.S. detainees.
In one of several phone calls over the Christmas holiday, Whelan told WTOP that the Russians are "adamant" about doing "one-for-one exchanges," which he worries will result in Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich's release and not his own.
"At this point, the five-year mark, I'm extremely concerned about being left behind a third time," Whelan said. "I'm concerned that the Biden administration will work out a deal for Evan to be returned home, leaving me here a third time."
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Come up with 10% for the BG.
Probably because Biden has abandoned and betrayed him.
Maybe he should work on his three point shot and his layup. Worked for Griner...
Considering how this administration compulsively panders to any and nearly all special interest groups, I’m only half joking when I suggest Paul Whelan make an announcement that
He’s “in the process of Transitioning”.
Ain’t no mountain high enough, to keep Biden’s Bums from serving the (imaginary) needs of the alphabet group.
Griner got her(him?)self out by dumping the attitude and pleading guilty.
Half Joking is fair.
Biden would be stuck on the spot, and the Russians would laugh like heck.
There might be more about what influences Whelan's captivity than we've been told.
Gotta pay the big guy. Biden doesn’t give a turd about Americans or America. He wants us all suffering for his glory.
If Whelan was really spying, he should be grateful he was not shot.
If Whelan is unjustly incarcerated, then the blame is more on Putin for this injustice, not Biden.
Biden already gave the Russians the biggie Viktor Bout for a druggie, what other cards does he have to interest them?
Maybe a reduction of Disinformation and Propaganda?
What got Brittney Griner to the head of the "Trade Me" line was Guilty Pleas to the two drug counts (Griner WAS guilty), and showing respect for the Russian Legal System.
Whelan should have been smarter than going to Russia voluntarily.
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