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U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, 2025

Donald Trump · 47th PresidentPublished Mar 12, 2025Signed Mar 9, 2025

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On this U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, we send our love, prayers, and support to every American being held in captivity—and I vow to you, your families, and your loved ones that we will never forget you, we will never abandon you, and we commit to returning you safely home and bringing your captors to justice. As President, I have no higher obligation than to keep American citizens free, safe, and secure. My Administration is proudly taking decisive action to bring Americans back home where they belong. Since taking office, I have secured the release of 13 Americans held captive.…

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