An American teacher who was wrongfully imprisoned in Russia is headed home tonight. Mark Fogel spent 3 1/2 years in prison before being released today. President Donald Trump is responsible for getting him freed. Fogel‘s sister says their mother approached Trump during a 2024 rally. She asked him to bring her son home. President Trump made that promise and kept it today.

Commenters are celebrating Fogel’s release, but are also angry that President Joe Biden did not get him freed during his time in office.

Many posters feel that <em>CNN's&nbsp;</em>Erin Burnett looks uneasy or even angry during the interview with Fogel’s sister. Check out their reactions.

‘Promises made, promises kept’ is becoming the theme of Trump’s presidency.

Fogel is expected to arrive in America sometime later this evening.

 {ai:summary}<p>Mark Fogel, an American teacher wrongfully imprisoned in Russia for 3.5 years, is returning home after President Donald Trump intervened to secure his release. Fogel's sister shared that their mother approached Trump at a rally, prompting him to promise to bring her son home.</p><p>While many celebrate Fogel's return, there is criticism directed at President Joe Biden for not securing his release during his presidency. The situation has sparked mixed reactions, particularly regarding media coverage of Trump's role in fulfilling his promise. #politics</p>

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