President Joe Biden has read the letter that WNBA star Brittney Griner wrote him from Russia, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed on Tuesday.
It’s unclear how Biden reacted, however, and Griner’s wife, Cherelle, said she has still not heard from the president.
"The president did read the letter," Jean-Pierre said. "I was there when he read the letter ... This is an issue that is a priority for this president."
Griner sent a handwritten letter to Biden on Monday asking for her release from Russia, where she’s been detained since February 17.