President Donald Trump welcomed American teacher Marc Fogel to the White House just hours after securing his release from Russian detention. Fogel, who was imprisoned in Russia for 3.5 years on drug charges, expressed deep gratitude to Trump and his special envoy, Steve Witkoff, for negotiating his return. The high-profile exchange, which Trump called a “fair deal” with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signals a potential thaw in U.S.-Russia relations. Fogel’s emotional homecoming highlights Trump’s commitment to bringing detained Americans back and strengthening diplomatic ties.