Trump Hails Belarus Release of 250 Political Prisoners

0:00It's March 30th. Welcome in. This is U.S. News Today, where National Headlines Meet AI. President Trump announced Belarus is releasing another 250 political prisoners after talks between his envoy, John Coal, and President Alexander Lukashenko. In his truth social post, Trump highlighted how this deal pushes the total freed since last May to well over 500. Belarus drew global backlash after its disputed 2020 election when tens of thousands hit the streets in the largest protest since, gaining independence in 1991. Human rights groups say more than 1,000 political prisoners remain locked up, from opposition leaders and journalists to everyday folks who spoke out. Trump thanked Lukashenko for the move and said he's eager to link up at the next board of peace meeting as these releases keep the spotlight on.