[mac_truck]

Victor Bout was in year 14 of a 16 year sentence. His trade value was declining rapidly as he was due for release soon anyway.

Trading Bout for Paul Whelan would have been considered a slap at the Democrat base so folks shouldn’t be too surprised Biden went for Griner.

[Robwin]

Victor Bout was in year 14 of a 16 year sentence. His trade value was declining rapidly as he was due for release soon anyway.

The accompanying article states, At the time of his swap, he had 15 years left on his 25-year sentence.