David Whelan criticizes former President Trump over his response to a deal which freed WNBA player Brittney Griner in exchange for the release of arms dealer Viktor Bout.
David Whelan responds to the deal to swap WNBA player Brittney Griner for arms dealer Viktor Bout and discusses his brother Paul Whelan’s wrongful detention in Russia.
Some are specifically questioning why Marine veteran Paul Whelan was not freed. One such critic is formerPaul's brother David Whelan hit back at President Trump for his comments, arguing his attitude is"disappointing" from a former president. WNBA star and two-time Olympic gold medalist Brittney Griner is escorted from a court room ater a hearing, in Khimki just outside Moscow, Russia, Aug. 4, 2022. On Thursday, she was freed in exchange for Viktor Bour, a convicted international arms dealer.
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