Paul Whelan ‘Disappointed’ W/ Joe Biden After Being Left Behind In Griner Deal

Paul Whelan ain’t delighted that he’s still behind bars in Russia … stating Thursday he’s “disappointed” with Joe Biden and his administration after he wasn’t consisted of in the Brittney Griner offer.

Whelan talked with CNN from a chastening nest in Russia simply hours after the U.S. effectively switched arms dealership Viktor Bout for Griner … and he revealed angst that he’s still behind bars — while the WNBA star is on her method house.

“I am greatly disappointed that more has not been done to secure my release, especially as the four year anniversary of my arrest is coming up,” stated Whelan, who’s been secured in Russia on espionage charges because 2018.

“I was arrested for a crime that never occurred,” he continued. “I don’t understand why I’m still sitting here.”

The retired Marine did, according to CNN, state he was “very happy” for Griner … however he kept in mind the conditions he remains in, and the method he’s being dealt with by Russian authorities, could not be even more from perfect.

“It’s quite obvious that I’m being held hostage,” he stated.

Whelan included that he hoped the Biden administration “would do everything they could to get me home, regardless of the price they might have to pay at this point.”

“My bags are packed,” he stated. “I’m ready to go home. I just need an airplane to come and get me.”

Whelan is presently serving a 16-year jail sentence.

Biden stated Thursday that Russia would not budge when the U.S. attempted to consist of Whelan in the Griner swap … however he firmly insisted that he and his administration are doing whatever in their power to get him back.