Republican lawmakers slammed the Biden administration’s decision to accept a prisoner swap with Russia for the release of WNBA star Brittney Griner in exchange for letting Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout go.
Critics of the move argued that allowing Bout to go presents a national security risk and alleged the administration has failed to prioritize the release of other Americans.
“So @POTUS just traded an enemy who smuggles guns and helps shoot Americans for an American who smuggles drugs and shoots basketballs, all while a former US Marine, Paul Whelan, rots in a Russian prison. Let that sink in. #FreePaulWhelan,” Perry tweeted. Rep. Mike Garcia echoed Perry's sentiments, also calling for Biden to do more to fight for the release of Marine Paul Whelan.
Today, @POTUS and his feeble admin gave up a Russian arms dealer . Meanwhile, a Marine and good American Paul Whelan has sat in a Russian prison for 4 yrs to rot. Americans are tired of capitulating to terrorist regimes. https://t.co/1w9diKooLg
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