[cheering and applause] reporter: a few minutes ago the present tweeted there was no deal made with turkey for the release of the pastor and i don't make deals for hostages. there was great appreciation on behalf of the united states which will lead to good and

nothing in order to get pastor bronson home. president trump: we go to turkey and he went through a system and we got him out. they been trying to get them out for a long time but no deal was made. at all. no deal. but we are happy to have him and have him in good shape.

what present from himself said last night. president trump: it's going to be coming to the oval office most likely on saturday but we are honored to have him back with us. he suffered greatly.