Paul Whelan, a former US Marine who was detained in Russian prisons for nearly six years, expressed his gratitude upon his arrival in the United States. He thanked everyone for their support during his ordeal.
During a press conference at Kelly Field in Texas, Whelan proudly displayed an American flag pin given to him by President Joe Biden. He shared that his journey to freedom didn't feel real until they were flying over England, where he holds citizenship in addition to being American, Canadian, and Irish.
