'As BG and I start our journey to heal our minds, bodies, and spirits- I wanted to personally say thank you,' Brittney Griner's wife, Cherelle Griner, said on Instagram.
"She's still on cloud nine," King said, describing their conversation."She said, 'Gayle ... I'm smiling so much, my face hurts.'"
Cherelle Griner also thanked the Biden-Harris administration and the Office of the Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs. "I appreciate each and every one of you! Let's continue to use our hands, voices, platforms, and resources to bring Paul and all Americans home," her post said, referring toWhite House officials had sought the return of both Griner and Whelan, but said Russia insisted on only Griner or nothing. A
Monday was expected to discuss the next steps in efforts to secure Whelan's release, an official with the National Security Council confirmed to CBS News.
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