Prisoner exchange viewed through a political lens Gene Marrano August 2, 2024 1 minute read The 24 people released from Russian prisons yesterday – four headed back to the United States – will be viewed through a political lens with the Presidential election just over three months away. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: VT professor talks Trump’s race comment on Harris’ raceNext: Biometrics technology at ROA should speed check-in process Related Stories 9th District Democratic candidate Adam Murphy rejects claims made in primary opponent’s blog post Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Governor Spanberger weighs in after General Assembly accepts her budget amendments Clark Palmer June 30, 2026 Botetourt County unveils historic marker on Catawba Road in remembrance of the “BikeCentennial,” Gene Marrano June 29, 2026