American Teacher Marc Fogel Freed After 3.5 Years in Russian Prison

Marc Fogel, an American teacher who had been held in a Russian prison for three and a half years, is finally free. Released this morning, Fogel described himself as "the luckiest man on Earth" as he disembarked from a private jet belonging to President Trump’s Middle East envoy. His release was celebrated as a significant moment for Fogel and his family, especially his 95-year-old mother, who was overjoyed to reunite with her son after such a long separation.

Fogel was detained in Russia on charges related to espionage, but his release was made possible through a prisoner exchange. In a public statement, Fogel thanked his supporters and specifically praised President Trump for playing a crucial role in his release, calling the former president a hero.

The Kremlin confirmed that the exchange involved the release of a Russian prisoner, and President Trump referred to the deal as “very very fair,” signaling his satisfaction with the diplomatic outcome. This moment of triumph marks the end of Fogel’s lengthy ordeal and the beginning of his return to a life of freedom.