Dennis Rodman Says He’s Going to Russia to Help Free Brittney Griner

Dennis Rodman says he’s going to put his totalitarian diplomacy to great usage quickly in an effort to free Brittney Griner, who’s presently imprisoned in Russia.

The ex-NBA star informed NBC News this weekend that he’s intending on jetting off today, including that he got “permission” to head over there and “help that girl” in a potential detainee swap. Uncertain if Rodman is severe or not … however his performance history recommends he might be.

As all of us understand … DR has actually checked out North Korea a lot throughout the years and constructed a relationship with Kim Jong Un. Rodman has actually constantly insisted his connections in N. Korea have actually assisted U.S. diplomatic efforts — consisting of the release of an American detainee, Kenneth Bae.

Naturally, he likewise accompanied with then-President Donald Trump for a 2018 journey to the communist nation. That stated, his real impact has actually constantly gotten a raised eyebrow.

There isn’t a lot more to the NBC interview — which seems like it was quick and on the relocation, as there’s no video or anything beyond text quotes — aside from Rodman recommending that he’s likewise acquainted with Vladimir Putin, including that he understands the leader “well.”

As NBC and other outlets have actually kept in mind … Rodman does not in fact require authorization to head to Russia today — and there’s no word yet on whether this is a U.S.-sanctioned effort.

The feds have actually recommended Americans not to travel to Russia at the minute — and they’re currently actively dealing with protecting BG’s release — however we expect we’ll see if DR in fact touches down in the future to do something that isn’t currently taking place. BTW, he remained in town in D.C. this weekend for an occasion … so possibly geopolitics were leading of mind for him.