INTRO: President Trump welcoming to the White House Stephen Hubbard – The 74-year-old retired Michigan school teacher – who also served in the U-S Air Force and National Guard – and was recently freed from a Russian prison after four years. President Trump was asked by a reporter if he’s going to lift sanctions on Russia… and Hubbard jumped in too.
ACK: President Trump/Stephen Hubbard – previously detained by Russia
TAG: In October 20-24 Hubbard was convicted of being a mercenary for the Ukrainian military and sentenced to more than 6 years in prison. In 20-25 the United States designated Hubbard as wrongfully detained. President Trump claims the U-S gave nothing to Russia in exchange for Hubbard’s release.
KEYWORD: POTUS, International, Military, Human Interest, Politics, Economy
