Brittney Griner is sending a message to President Joe Biden. The WNBA player, who was arrested Feb. 17 on suspicion of drug smuggling in Russia, reached out to the president by sending a handwritten letter to The White House.
In her message, which was obtained by E! News from the athlete’s publicist, Brittney detailed the thoughts that cross her mind as she sits behind bars, writing, “…as I sit here in a Russian prison, alone with my thoughts and without the protection of my wife, family, friends, Olympic jersey, or any accomplishments, I’m terrified I might be here forever.”
Her letter arrived to The White House on July 4, but the day holds significance for her in more ways than one.
“On the 4th of July, our family normally honors the service of those who fought for our freedom, including my father who is a Vietnam War Veteran,” the letter read. “It hurts thinking about how I usually celebrate this day because freedom means something completely different to me this year.”
While the 31-year-old noted that they realize Biden is “dealing with so much,” she asked that the president “please don’t forget about me and the other American Detainees.”
“Please do all you can to bring us home,” she wrote. “I voted for the first time in 2020 and I voted for you. I believe in you. I still have so much good to do with my freedom that you can help restore.”
Brittney also highlighted the people in her life she is thinking of as she is held in custody—including her spouse of three years, Cherelle Griner. I miss my wife!” she wrote. “I miss my family! I miss my teammates! It kills me to know they are suffering so much right now. I am grateful for whatever you can do at this moment to get me home.
Source: eonline
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