Robert Gilman via Donald Trump/TruthSocialPresident Donald Trump announced the release of former United States Marine Robert Gilman, who was imprisoned in Russia during the Biden administration.Gilman served in the U.S. Marines from 2019 to 2020. He was arrested in January 2022 in Voronezh, Russia, while traveling by train for allegedly assaulting a police officer while intoxicated. His family and advocates, however, have long maintained the charges were false or exaggerated, stating he had fallen ill and that the officer was uninjured and initially dropped the matter.Gilman was originally sentenced to about 4.5 years, but he was charged with additional convictions while in custody for alleged assaults on prison staff and an investigator, which then extended his total sentence to as much as 10 years.In 2026, his health deteriorated significantly, in 2026 and family and advocacy groups reported he entered a catatonic/dissociative state, required tube feeding, and was near death, with allegations of abuse and forced medication.New reporting tonight — There are growing concerns for a U.S. Marine veteran from Massachusetts, who is currently detained in Russia, after advocates allege he is on the brink of death because of years of physical and physiological torture that he has been subjected to. pic.twitter.com/qoCt7SEzFd— Arielle Mitropoulos (@AMitrops) August 10, 2026U.S. officials then pressed for his release on humanitarian grounds.On August 11, 2026, Russian President Vladimir Putin approved a pardon. Gilman was freed, flown out of Russia on a U.S. State Department plane, and is heading to a rehabilitation center in San Antonio, Texas, for medical treatment. Reports indicate he was walking and talking upon release.President Trump hailed the news posting on TruthSocial, “I am proud to announce that American Citizen Robert Gilman, a former United States Marine, is coming HOME!”“In a well known Media story, Robert was imprisoned in Russia in 2022, during the Biden Administration. After my discussions with President Vladimir Putin, Russia has agreed to release him, very much on a Humanitarian Basis.”“We appreciate this decision, and the fact that Russia asked for no one in return — No exchange took place. Robert will land at Andrews Air Force Base, in Washington, D.C., tonight, where my Representatives, some of whom are on the plane with him, will welcome Robert back to THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!”“I just spoke to him, and he had one request — A GREAT cheeseburger when he lands. I will take care of that!”“During my Administration, we have prioritized bringing home Americans Detained Abroad, and have done so at a level never seen before, returning hundreds of people to their families.”“We have also freed many non Americans who were under capture in different countries throughout the World. Robert Gilman has been reunited with his wonderful mother, Nancy, who is also on the plane with him, and will soon get to see all of his loved ones.”“Thank you to my incredible Team, including Special Envoy for Peace Missions, Steve Witkoff, Special Envoy for Hostage Response, Adam Boehler, Senior Director for Counterterrorism, Sebastian Gorka, Jared Kushner, and the many others who made this possible.”“GOD BLESS AMERICA! President DONALD J. TRUMP.” The post Trump Secures Release of Former US Marine Robert Gilman Imprisoned in Russia During Biden Administration appeared first on The Gateway Pundit.