The Biden administration’s decision to trade a convicted Russian arms dealer serving a long prison sentence for WNBA superstar Brittney Griner is a “catastrophe” for fellow wrongfully detained American Paul Whelan, according to his brother.
David Whelan released a lengthy statement on Thursday morning shortly after news of Griner’s release became public in which he celebrated her return but lamented when it meant for his brother Paul.“I am so glad that Brittney Griner is on her way home,” he wrote. “As the family member of a Russian hostage, I can literally only imagine the joy she will have, being reunited with her loved ones, and in time for the holidays.
The administration tipped off the Whelan family on Wednesday that Griner would be returning and Paul wouldn’t be at this time. It helped soften their disappointment this morning, David wrote.
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