Family Pleads for Trump to Rescue US Citizen Held Hostage by Taliban
NewsNationJanuary 22, 20266 min5,065 views
7 connectionsΒ·9 entities in this videoβDennis Coyle's Captivity
- πΊπΈ Dennis Coyle, a 64-year-old academic researcher from Colorado, has been held captive by the Taliban for 353 days.
- π¦π« Coyle had legally lived and worked in Afghanistan for nearly two decades before being kidnapped last January.
- π He is being held alone in a basement room, with his freedoms severely restricted, even having to knock to use the bathroom.
Family's Desperation and Appeal
- π For nine months, Dennis's family had no knowledge of his status, fearing the worst.
- π£οΈ The family has now overcome their fear to publicly appeal for help, hoping to pressure the U.S. government into action.
- π They have had contact with Dennis, but each call increases their desperation to bring him home due to concerns about his mental health and isolation.
Government Designation and Action
- β The U.S. government has officially designated Dennis Coyle as wrongfully detained since June.
- π€ Government officials have assured the family that Coyle's release is the president's number one priority, though the family is unsure what this means in practice.
Message to Donald Trump
- βοΈ Dennis Coyle has a specific message for Donald Trump, expressing belief in his ability to secure his release.
- π The family echoes this sentiment, referencing Trump's past success in releasing over 85 hostages during his presidency.
Public Awareness and Support
- π The family has launched a website, freedenniscoyle.com, to distribute updates and partner with those who can help.
- π’ They are appealing to the public and anyone watching to help bring their brother home, calling it their most important mission.
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