Hillary Clinton Agrees With Trump On Belarus Release

Hillary Clinton and former President Donald Trump have found uncommon ground, both acknowledging the release of Belarusian political prisoners. Clinton, who lost the 2016 presidential election to Trump, publicly praised the development on X (formerly Twitter), sharing a Reuters report detailing the release of opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski and 13 other prisoners. They have been transported to Lithuania, according to the Lithuanian government. The Reuters article characterized the release as a “US-brokered deal.” Clinton expressed her positive reaction, writing, “Finally, good news out of Belarus. Sending my best wishes to Sergei Tsikhanouski and Sviatlana.”

Trump, utilizing his Truth Social platform, took credit for the outcome, posting “Thank you President Trump!” alongside a link to the same article.

While the motivations behind each acknowledgement differ – Clinton offering genuine praise for a positive development and Trump claiming personal credit – the shared recognition highlights the significance of the prisoner release. The situation underscores the complex geopolitical landscape surrounding Belarus and the ongoing efforts to secure the freedom of political prisoners, even amidst strained international relations. The US role in brokering the deal, as reported, is a notable, if perhaps politically charged, aspect of this development.