Trump Claims He Can Free Jailed US Reporter if Reelected

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Donald Trump claimed he could secure the release of jailed US journalist Evan Gershkovich from Russia if he wins the presidential election, but the Kremlin denied any discussions with Trump. The Biden campaign criticized Trump's remarks, highlighting his past antagonism towards the media. Gershkovich has been held in Moscow on spying charges, which he and the US government deny. The Biden administration has made efforts to negotiate his release, but Russia has rejected these proposals.
Topics:nation#donald-trump#evan-gershkovich#international-politics#russia#us-presidential-election#vladimir-putin
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