Paul Whelan has been detained in Russia since 2018. Paul Whelan's brother, David Whelan, discusses the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner in exchange for convicted arms dealer Viktor Bout.
Hear what Paul Whelan’s brother thinks about Griner’s release
That’s stupid reward! Learn it from the Canadian government. Never negotiate with kidnappers.
– Canada 🇨🇦 didn’t release Meng Wangzhu when the Chinese 🇨🇳 regime kidnapped 2 Canadians as hostages in exchange for her release.
Praying for the Whelan Family! I know it’s extremely difficult & the Whelan’s may feel Paul’s once again been left behind. But know that we’re with you!
He has been
What are we doing? This administration just traded a arms dealer for a basketball player. We really needed to trade a arms dealer for a basketball player? Thats the worse deal ever. The president is a liar, every American home remember that? Worse evacuation ever now worse trade ever
“Something something something thoughts and prayers aren’t enough.” Isn’t that what you fucks say? lol
Whelan is a traitor to the US
Up to now it is not still open eyes, ears and minds. Why does this thing happen like that?
This whole scenario is so unnecessary. Prayers to the Whelan Family. Bring Paul Home.
Maybe now she will come out and stand for the National Anthem, but somehow, I doubt it.🏀
No way
She will probably leave America again watch
Why should she? The hate and bigotry shows loud and clear. Y’all pissed because a black woman was traded for over a white man and the I hope she rot over a cartridge of weed and trump didn’t lift a finger to bring him home but he pardoned Kodak black but you mad a Brittany and Biden ? Of course
This is about who we released, NOT about who is coming home. We shouldn’t be trading anyone for “The Merchant of Death!!!!”
Merchant of Death is Raytheon and Halliburton.
@Malika Masimova two wrongs don’t make a right, but I get what you mean
@Malika Masimova Tell that to Ukraine 🇺🇦 🖕
I am happy that Brittany is out of that hell hole. But the Democrats better never say anything about gun control ever again. Release one of the worlds biggest Arms dealer?
@KnowYourNME I am happy that Brittany is out of that hell hole. But the Democrats better never say anything about gun control ever again. Release one of the worlds biggest Arms dealer?
What else is he going to say? He needs Biden. And he can’t piss off Russia. On the inside, his heart is shattered. If I were him, I would do the same thing. He has to keep his cool, or his brother might face retaliation. This is sickening.
Paul should’ve been returned. He’s been imprisoned for far longer.
Basketball player for an arms dealer 🤣
It is about votes
His brother should be free he served his country for us!!!!
Paul Whelan served his country……Brittney Griner disparaged her country. FACT!
@Ms. Harris Thank you!!! Some people are just like the Scarecrow from the Wizard of Oz. “If I only had a brain”. We already know what should have happened. However, like you stated, there are much deeper reasons as to why it didn’t happen.
I shudder to think of what we would give Russia when we gave Bout for someone no one heard of until 18 months ago.
Nicholas Whelan (born March 5, 1970) is a Canadian-born former United States Marine with U.S., British, Irish and Canadian citizenship. He was arrested in Russia on December 28, 2018, and accused of spying. On June 15, 2020, he received a 16-year prison sentence
Paul?
Dishonored the uniform
They allegedly found evidence on him with the name of Russian agents; evidence of spying. Was that disproved? And who was he spying for? Just asking…
You expect Russian court to answer your comment?
I’m sorry but if it was my bro still locked up I’d be furious
Unpopular opinion: Victor Bout shouldn’t have been released for any reason. Not even the safe return of this Marine. I hope he’s alright, and hope he makes it back soon relatively unscathed.
Dishonored marine
Wow what a tense situation I hope this man gets back his brother🤔
“WE WANT WHELAN! WE DONT WANT HER!” Largest and only chant WNBA will receive!
Seriously, imagine yourself in trouble and having Joe Biden speaking or negotiating on your behalf. 🙃 really give it some thought. I couldn’t imagine a worse negotiator, like ever…for anything. Nor could I ever imagine a worse teleprompter reader…ever.
Prayers to the Whelan Family. May God bless Paul Whelan and hopefully, he will soon return home.