She called for unity in the face of adversity and refused to let critics tarnish their shared goal of returning the detainees home. She rejects the idea that Brittney was released because she was more important. And she insists these critics are playing right into Putin’s Hands.
Brittney Griner advocates for wrongfully detained
Since her return to the U.S. Griner has been a strong advocate for wrongfully detained Americans. But skeptics accuse her of betraying the very cause she supports. And claim her celebrity status bought her freedom.
Meanwhile, Elizabeth Whelan called for unity in the face of adversity and refused to let critics tarnish their shared goal of returning the detainees home. She rejects the idea that Brittney was released because she was more important. And she insists these critics are playing right into Putin’s Hands?
Elizabeth Whelan acknowledged that there will always be people who seek to turn this into a partisan issue. She asks that people show empathy. And says that no one should judge unless they have experienced the same reality as the Griners.