President Donald J. Trump brings Marc Fogel home – The White House

After years with unlawfully detained in a Russian prison is the American citizen Marc Fogel Finally at home Thanks to the relentless efforts of President Donald Trump and his administration to sure His release – Doing well on a promise President Donald Trump made Fogel’s 95-year-old mother, Malphine.

Fogel said it best: “President Trump is a hero … I will forever be debt to President Trump, to Steve (Witkoff) over there – what a dynamic man this guy is. When I met him, the energy, the can-do attitude just exudes from his body. “

His release was greeted with immediate praise from Fogel’s family and a two -art group of officials and legislators:

Fogel family: “We are very grateful, relieved and overwhelmed that after more than three years of detention, our father, husband and son, Marc Fogel, finally come home … Thanks to the unwavering leadership of President Trump, Marc will soon be back on American earth, free, where he belongs. This has been the darkest and most painful period of our lives, but today we start to heal. “

Malphine Fogel: “I would like to thank (President Trump) violently. He promised me he would get him out – and he kept his promise and I can’t thank him enough. “

Anne Fogel: “(President Trump) was true to his word. It’s great. It’s just such a different relationship and I’m just so incredibly grateful to the president. “

Fogel Attorneys Martin de Luca and Andrew Smith: “Marc Fogel’s release is historically, long overdue and a testimony to the power of strong leadership. After many years of bureaucratic inaction, including consistent refusal to appoint Marc as unlawfully withheld, President Trump Marc’s release in just a few weeks and did not wasting time taking decisive actions to bring Marc home. “

Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-PA): “After more than 3 years in Russian captivity, I join his family, our federal partners and all his colleagues in Pennsylvanance in welcoming Marc Fogel home – exactly where he belongs. Thanks to them at @whitehouse who made his release possible, and to his wife Jane, mother, siblings and children here in Pennsylvania who have never ever given up. “

Senator John Fetterman (D-PA): “Marc Fogel’s homecoming is long too late – and I know that the whole of Pennsylvania, especially his family, will welcome him back with open arms. I would like to thank @potus and @stevewitkoff for their efforts to finally bring Marc home. “

Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA): “Thanks @potus for bringing Marc home! The whole of Pennsylvania is glad that he is back for sure, especially his amazing 95 -year -old mother, Mafa, who never stopped fighting for his release. Dina and I were honored to witness this emotional and historic moment tonight in the White House. “

Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA): “When President Trump met with Marc Fogel’s mother, Malphine, in Butler on July 13, 2024, he promised to do everything he could to bring Marc home safely. Today, President Trump, secretary Rubio and Trump administration have fulfilled this promise. I would like to thank President Trump for securing Marc’s release and for reuniting the Fogel family. “

Rep. GT Thompson (R-PA): “After more than three and a half years of detention, Marc Fogel is finally on his way home from Russia. Thank you to President Trump, secretary Rubio and the president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff for their urgent and dedication to bringing Marc home. “

Former US Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul: “Hallelujah! Great news! Praise to President Donald Trump … This is just amazing news for anyone who cares about patriotic Americans. “

State Secretary Marco Rubio: “None of this is possible without President Trump. This is the tenth America that has come home after being detained somewhere abroad – in just three weeks in the White House. “

Special envoy Steve Witkoff: “The president’s policy for Americans held abroad is that we do not leave anyone. It is very similar to the military credo … I think you will see a president who is extraordinarily proactive in seeking all hostages to be released. ”

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