WATCH: Vance defends U.S. envoy Witkoff calling Putin a 'humanitarian' after prisoner release
Summary
Vice President JD Vance defended Steve Witkoff, a U.S. envoy, after Witkoff called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "humanitarian." Witkoff made this comment while thanking Putin for releasing an American hostage held in Russia for over four years.Key Facts
- Steve Witkoff is a U.S. envoy involved in negotiating the release of an American hostage in Russia.
- Putin released the American who had been jailed for more than four years.
- Witkoff called Putin a "humanitarian" during his remarks of thanks.
- Some Republicans criticized Witkoff for this choice of words.
- Vice President JD Vance supported Witkoff’s comment, emphasizing the importance of getting the hostage home.
- Vance described Witkoff as a diplomat focused on completing his mission.
- The focus, according to Vance, should be on the hostage’s release, not the language used to achieve it.
- Witkoff’s comments and Vance’s defense relate to ongoing U.S.-Russia diplomatic efforts.
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