Six Americans Home Safe After Trump’s Envoy with Grenell Strikes Deal with Venezuela [WATCH]

President Donald Trump praised Richard Grenell, his Presidential Envoy for Special Missions after six Americans held hostage in Venezuela were released.

“Hello. I’m an American diplomat sent by President Trump and I’m here to bring you home.” pic.twitter.com/mMJ7nDu88s

— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) February 1, 2025

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Trump credited Grenell and his team for securing their freedom, expressing gratitude in a post on X.

“Just been informed that we are bringing six hostages home from Venezuela,” Trump wrote. “Thank you to Ric Grenell and my entire staff. Great job!”

Just been informed that we are bringing six hostages home from Venezuela. Thank you to Ric Grenell and my entire staff. Great job!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) February 1, 2025

Grenell, who played a key role in negotiating the release, posted a photo on X alongside the six freed Americans.

He noted that they had spoken with Trump and were overwhelmed with gratitude.

“We are wheels up and headed home with these 6 American citizens,” Grenell wrote. “They just spoke to @realDonaldTrump and they couldn’t stop thanking him.”

We are wheels up and headed home with these 6 American citizens.

They just spoke to @realDonaldTrump and they couldn’t stop thanking him. pic.twitter.com/sCvCO4HQQv

— Richard Grenell (@RichardGrenell) February 1, 2025

NEW: The six Americans who were freed from Venezuela tonight by President Trump and @RichardGrenell were surprised with a phone call from Trump himself

“We love you President Trump! Thank you so much!”

These Americans have just arrived back home to their families.

So… pic.twitter.com/U6dYUF1bNi

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 1, 2025

The release follows Grenell’s direct engagement with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

According to Reuters, Grenell traveled to Venezuela to meet with Maduro, aiming to “secure the release of Americans detained” in the country.

The Venezuelan government has accused detained Americans of crimes including “terrorism” and has described some of them as “mercenaries,” according to reports from Reuters.

While all the names of those released have not been made public, the Associated Press estimates that as many as ten Americans remain in Venezuelan custody.

Trump’s administration has maintained a strong stance on securing the release of Americans held abroad.

Grenell, who previously served as Acting Director of National Intelligence, has been instrumental in diplomatic efforts to bring detained U.S. citizens home.

When President Trump had the foresight to name @RichardGrenell Special Presidential Envoy for Special Missions, a lot of people in the swamp rudely snickered about what this job would be — now you understand. Ric is one of the most effective and proven emissaries America has. https://t.co/q4zOtXm2Z0

— Ezra A. Cohen (@EzraACohen) February 1, 2025

As the six Americans return to the United States, officials continue working to secure the release of others still held in Venezuela.

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