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Trump Claims Putin Will Free WSJ Reporter Gershkovich if He Wins November Election

May 23, 2024, 03:52 PM

Former President Donald Trump has claimed on social media that he will use his relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin to secure the release of Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich, who has been detained in Moscow for over a year on espionage charges. Trump stated that Gershkovich would be released 'almost immediately' after the November election if he wins. However, the Kremlin has denied any contact between Putin and Trump regarding the reporter's release. Trump emphasized that Putin would do this for him but not for anyone else. The situation has drawn criticism and skepticism, with many questioning why Trump would wait until after the election to act.