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U.S. Veteran Joseph St. Clair Released After Detention in Venezuela

The Air Force veteran, detained since November 2024, has returned home after diplomatic efforts led by Richard Grenell under the Trump administration.

Joseph St. Clair is seen in this undated photo.
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Scott and Patti St. Clair hold a photo of their son Joseph at their home in Hansville, Washington, on May 6, 2025.
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Overview

  • Joseph St. Clair, a U.S. Air Force veteran and four-tour Afghanistan War veteran, was detained in Venezuela in November 2024 while seeking PTSD treatment in South America.
  • The U.S. government deemed St. Clair's detention wrongful, leading to diplomatic negotiations for his release.
  • On May 20, 2025, St. Clair was handed over to U.S. envoy Richard Grenell and returned to U.S. custody.
  • The Trump administration previously secured the release of six other Americans detained in Venezuela following Grenell's February 2025 meeting with President Nicolás Maduro.
  • St. Clair's family expressed overwhelming gratitude to President Trump and his administration for securing his release.