Trump’s comments, made during the popular podcast, have sparked debates on social media. As Paul questioned Trump on a variety of topical issues, the conversation abruptly turned to the controversial prisoner exchange.
Trump did not hold back, expressing his resounding disapproval of the swap and casting a critical eye on the decision-making process of the current administration of President Joe Biden.
Viktor Bout a figure embroiled in crime for his extensive arms trafficking network. Bout, often dubbed the “Merchant of Death,” was convicted of conspiring to sell millions of dollars worth of weapons to terrorists. His release in exchange for Brittney Griner, a professional basketball player detained in Russia, has been the subject of intense debate.
Trump’s criticism extended to Griner herself, highlighting an incident in which she chose not to stand during the national anthem, lacing up her sneakers instead. This act of protest, according to Trump, was ill-timed and disrespectful. She emphasized that the exchange was far from equitable, especially given Bout’s dangerous background and the alleged deal, according to Trump, of $6 billion that accompanied the exchange.
