Trump Claims He Can Free Jailed US Reporter If Reelected

Former President Donald Trump's post on Truth Social about the potential release of journalist Evan Gershkovich, who is detained in Russia, has sparked significant backlash. Trump claimed that Gershkovich would be released "almost immediately after the Election" if he wins, attributing this to his relationship with Vladimir Putin. Critics, including former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance, condemned the post as "disgusting" and suggested it could harm U.S. interests. Russian officials denied any contact between Putin and Trump regarding the matter.