President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle on Wednesday, telling her that they are working to secure the detained basketball star's release from a Russian prison 'as soon as posslble.'
PUBLISHED 5:50 PM EDT Jul. 04, 2022President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spoke to Brittney Griner's wife Cherelle on Wednesday, the White House said, telling her that they are working to secure the detained basketball star's release from a Russian prison "as soon as posslble."
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Tuesday that Biden had read the letter and said Griner's safe return was a "priority" for the president that began last week after she was arrested on Feb. 17 on charges of possessing cannabis oil while returning to play for her Russian team. The trial will resume Thursday.
Additionally, Biden read Cherelle Griner a draft of a letter that he is sending to the basketball star on Wednesday, according to the White House statement. Jean-Pierre said the White House is coordinating with the presidential envoy for hostage affairs, who is in regular touch with Griner's family.
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