# Trump lashes out at reporters asking if US eased Russia sanctions for Hubbard’s release

https://mins.news/en/video/110378

- The Associated Press, 2026-10-22 00:55 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ndZWe7eVH4I

> Trump called reporters “stupid” and “low-IQ” on Wednesday for asking whether the US waived sanctions on Russia in exchange for Stephen Hubbard’s freedom. He credited negotiations with Vladimir Putin for bringing Hubbard home.

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