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February 12, 2025

Trump Welcomes Marc Fogel to White House After "Fair Deal" Wins His Release from Russian Prison
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U.S. schoolteacher Marc Fogel has arrived in the United States after his
release from a Russian prison, following three-and-a-half years in
captivity after he was charged with carrying a small amount of medical
marijuana. President Trump welcomed Fogel to the White House Tuesday
night and said Russia would free another U.S. prisoner on Wednesday -
without giving their name. Asked what Russia got in exchange, Trump said
a "fair deal," but would not elaborate.


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