Kid Rock’s comments are not only disrespectful to me but also to the millions of Americans who face unimaginable challenges every day. His words do not reflect the values of unity and compassion that our country should embody.”
Griner further emphasized that her decision to plead guilty was a strategic move to secure her release and return home to her loved ones. She explained that given the nature of the Russian legal system and the potential consequences of a drawn-out trial, she believed that pleading guilty was the best course of action.