American man held by the Taliban for more than 2 years has been released, the State Department says
- An American man named George Glezmann was released by the Taliban after being held for more than two years, as confirmed by the State Department.
- Glezmann was freed as part of a deal negotiated during the Trump administration, with support from the Qatari government.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Glezmann's release is a positive step, allowing him to reunite with his wife, Aleksandra.
- The release does not involve a prisoner exchange; no one was released in exchange for Glezmann, according to a U.S. Official.
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Freed Hostage Praises Trump Upon Returning Home After Years In Captivity - American Action News
George Glezmann, an airline mechanic held hostage by the Taliban, praised President Donald Trump Friday upon his return from two-and-a-half years in captivity. The U.S. State Department secured Glezmann’s release through negotiations with the Taliban in Qatar Thursday after his family spent years pleading with former President Joe Biden’s administration to free him. The now-freed hostage, who was taken hostage in December 2022
American George Glezmann Held by the Taliban for over 2 Years is Home ⋆ Conservative Firing Line
The following article, American George Glezmann Held by the Taliban for over 2 Years is Home, was first published on Conservative Firing Line. In 2022, George Glezmann flew to Afghanistan to be a “tourist.” He is a Delta airplane mechanic and wanted to see the country. He had already been to 100 nations and was looking to explore the culture. He was arrested and held by the Taliban in December after the disastrous US pullout in 2022. That’s … Co…
‘Through hell and back’: Atlanta man held by Taliban for 2 years returns to US, reunites with wife
George Glezmann, the Atlanta man captured in Afghanistan and held by the Taliban for more than two years before his release this week, had his long-awaited reunion with his wife Friday.
‘Thank God He’s In The White House’: Freed Hostage Praises Trump Upon Returning Home After Years In Captivity
George Glezmann, an airlines mechanic held hostage by the Taliban, praised President Donald Trump Friday upon his return from two-and-a-half years in captivity.
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