An American defense contractor who was freed from Kuwait on Wednesday praised President Donald Trump for the effort that led to his release.
Tony Holden was freed Wednesday after 903 days in captivity, according to Fox News.
“President Trump, I want to thank you for what you’ve done for me and my family,” Holden said in a video posted to X by Sebastian Gorka.
“I wanted you to know that — everyone on the team, everyone who has supported this effort — that you know that we greatly appreciate it,” he said.
47 hostages in 100 days thanks to the President.
This is today, Dulles Airport.
Tony Holden is a contractor from Memphis that was imprisoned for four years and hasn’t seen his youngest daughter since she was a baby.
He’s home. Because of President @realDonaldTrump.
47 for 47. pic.twitter.com/5TzUq1DtGm
— Sebastian Gorka DrG (@SebGorka) May 1, 2025
“I wanted you to be able to meditate on how you’ve affected, personally, lives and the difference that you’ve made,” Holden said. “I’m a 60-year-old grandfather and father so, I’m just, I can’t put words in how excited …”
“I give all the grace and honor to God. He