There has been no deal between Ankara and Washington to return U.S. pastor Andrew Brunson to his home country, who was under house arrest in Turkey’s İzmir province, the two sides have said.
“There was no deal made at all. There was no deal. But we’re very happy to have him and have him in good shape,” U.S. President Donald Trump told reporters in Cincinnati on Oct. 12.
Brunson is expected to be hosted by Trump at the White House once he arrives in Washington where he has headed to after a brief stop in Germany.
Brunson was sentenced to more than 3 years jail time over terrorism and spying charges on Oct. 12 but he was able to return home because the court lifted house arrest and travel ban decisions.
He was released due to time spent behind bars and under house arrest, 2 years and 3 months respectively.
