Trump promises 'a great cheeseburger' to marine veteran freed from Russian prison

US President Donald Trump proudly announced the release of American marine veteran Robert Gilman, who had been held captive in Russia since 2022. The President stated that Russia agreed to free Gilman on humanitarian grounds, without any exchange. Gilman will return to the United States on Tuesday night, landing at Andrews Air Force Base in Washington, DC, where he can enjoy a great cheeseburger.

During his Administration, Trump's administration prioritized bringing home Americans detained abroad, with hundreds of people returning to their families. Gilman, 32, was initially sentenced to three years in prison but his sentence was extended multiple times, eventually reaching 10 years due to additional convictions. His health deteriorated significantly in captivity, and he was moved to a psychiatric ward in a dissociative stupor due to severe abuse. His sister, Lexie Hudson, expressed her gratitude to President Trump for saving her brother's life.