White House officials say Joe Biden called Brittney Griner's wife Wednesday and assured her they're doing everything they can to bring the WNBA star home.
In their statement, White House officials added that Biden told Cherelle they are currently pursuing"every avenue to bring Brittney home."having drugsCherelle has been very vocal about speaking with Biden in the leadup to Brittney's trial -- which began last Friday -- saying last Thursday that she"would love" for the President"to tell me he cares.
"White House officials said Wednesday in addition to the phone call, Biden also"directed his national security team to remain in regular contact with Cherelle and Brittney’s family, and with other families of Americans held hostage or wrongfully detained abroad, to keep them updated on efforts to secure the release of their loved ones as quickly as possible."
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