Donald Trump Calls Brittney Griner Prisoner Swap ‘One-Sided’

Donald Trump is not pleased with the circumstances surrounding Brittney Griner’s release.

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Griner was released from Russian prison after months via prisoner swap.

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The WNBA star was swapped with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

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Bout earned the title of “Merchant of Death” because of his involvment in several American deaths.

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Trump took to his social media platform Truth Social to bash the deal.

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He lamented the release of Griner who he claims “openly hates our country.”

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The former president also questioned why Paul Whelan wasn’t released instead.

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Trump bashed the deal as a “one-sided transaction” that favored the Russians.

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“What a “stupid” and unpatriotic embarrassment for the USA!!!” he wrote.

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