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Politics · International diplomacy · published 2026-08-27 · via The Hill

Trump's direct appeal to Xi raises hopes for release of more detained church leaders

Grace Jin Drexel, whose father was released from a Chinese prison after President Trump raised his case with Xi Jinping, is now urging Trump to advocate for eight other detained Zion Church leaders. Drexel believes her public thanks and the president's personal involvement were key to her father's release. A White House official said Trump remains concerned about Americans detained abroad and will champion religious freedom.

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