Axios
President Trump praised Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for being “very smart” during a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday and suggested he could work as a mediator between Israel and Turkey.Why it matters: Critics including Republican Against Trump slammed the president’s praise for “autocratic leader Erdoğan” — a charge that’s been leveled against Turkey’s president for moves including last month having his main opposition rival…
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Trump tells Bibi to be “reasonable” with Turkey, praises “very smart” Turkish leader Erdoğan
Rebecca Falconer
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President Trump praised Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for being “very smart” during a White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Monday and suggested he could work as a mediator between Israel and Turkey.Why it matters: Critics including Republican Against Trump slammed the president’s praise for “autocratic leader Erdoğan” — a charge that’s
