Prisoner Swap Deal with Russia and Marc Fogel

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
White House National Security Communications Adviser John Kirby comments on the omission of imprisoned American Marc Fogel from the prisoner swap deal with Russia, stating the U.S. tried to include him but couldn't get the Russians to budge.

Key Points

  • The U.S. tried multiple times over many months to include Marc Fogel in the deal.
  • Efforts to get Fogel released will continue through ongoing discussions with the Russians.

Pros

  • The U.S. made efforts to include imprisoned American Marc Fogel in the prisoner swap deal with Russia.

Cons

  • The Russians did not agree to include Marc Fogel in the deal.