announced they would be returned the president actually wondered aloud on twitter whether or not the three players would thank him in his role in getting them back home. all three of them did on wednesday during a press appearance. here is one of them now thanking the president. >> i would like to thank president trump and the united states government for the help that they provided, as well. i'm grateful to be back home and i'll never make a mistake like this again. i'm extremely for those who i let down but i am also very grateful for all the help, love and support that they provided. i take full responsibility for my actions and i'm sorry. thank you. >> the president subsequently tweeted about the players saying that he was glade they were back home and warning them to be careful of the many pit falls in life. on thursday leangelo's father was talking to espn and he, as