Ten Americans have headed home to the United States following their release from custody in Venezuela as part of a deal where gang members sent by President Donald Trump to an El Salvador prison served as the critical bargaining chips.

The Special Envoy For Hostage Affairs posted a photo of the jubilant former detainees on their flight to freedom, a large American flag spread over the width of the jet’s cabin.

Said Secretary of State Marco Rubio in an official statement :

Thanks to President [Donald] Trump’s leadership and commitment to the American people, the United States welcomes home ten Americans who were detained in Venezuela. Until today, more Americans were wrongfully held in Venezuela than any other country in the world. It is unacceptable that Venezuelan regime representati

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