Donald Trump Promises Cheeseburger to Marine Released From Russia
Summary
President Donald Trump announced that former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman was released from Russian custody and is returning to the United States. Gilman had been detained in Russia since 2022 and his release followed talks between President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Key Facts
- Robert Gilman, a former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts, was held in Russia since 2022.
- Russian authorities accused Gilman of assaulting a police officer on a train, but his family denied the intent.
- Gilman’s sentence was extended to 10 years due to additional convictions related to alleged assaults on prison staff.
- Before his release, Gilman suffered from serious health issues, including severe pneumonia and a state described as a "dissociative stupor."
- The U.S. State Department worked on Gilman’s release, pressing Russia on humanitarian grounds.
- Gilman was flown back to the U.S. on a State Department plane and will receive medical care in Texas.
- President Trump said no prisoner exchange was made and highlighted this as part of his administration’s efforts to bring detained Americans home.
- Upon arrival, Gilman requested a cheeseburger, which President Trump promised to provide.
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