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Trump says he will veto defense bill including sanctions on Turkey

Trump says he will veto defense bill including sanctions on Turkey

With the bill passed by Congress with a "super majority," the US President now has to sanction Turkey in line with the CAATSA.

14 December 2020

Trump to 'Hit Turkey with Sanctions if It Doesn't Play by Rules' in Syria Offensive

Trump to 'Hit Turkey with Sanctions if It Doesn't Play by Rules' in Syria Offensive

The US President's first tweets of the day were again on Turkey.

10 October 2019

Trump: Turkey Invaded Syria

Trump: Turkey Invaded Syria

In a statement released by the White House regarding Turkey’s operation into northern Syria, it has been indicated, “The United States does not endorse this attack and has made it clear to Turkey that this operation is a bad idea".

Trump: Turkey Must Take Over Captured ISIS Fighters

Trump: Turkey Must Take Over Captured ISIS Fighters

As Turkey prepares for a military offensive in northern Syria, the US President has posted another tweet.

Vice President to Trump: Turkey is Not a Country to Act According to Threats

Vice President to Trump: Turkey is Not a Country to Act According to Threats

Turkey's military offensive in Syria will help refugees returning home, Oktay has suggested.

ISIS Statement by Trump: I Told Erdoğan ‘It is Your Responsibility’

ISIS Statement by Trump: I Told Erdoğan ‘It is Your Responsibility’

Shortly after he stated that he told President Erdoğan, "You are going to be responsible" for the arrested ISIS members in northern Syria, US President Donald Trump has announced that he will host Erdoğan in the US on November 13.

‘US Will Not Support or be Involved in Turkey’s Operation’

WHITE HOUSE STATEMENT

‘US Will Not Support or be Involved in Turkey’s Operation’

Releasing a written statement for the press, the White House has indicated that “Turkey will soon be moving forward with its long-planned operation into Northern Syria” and added,” Turkey will now be responsible for all ISIS fighters captured in the area”.

Department of State: We Warned Them About Ramifications, Trump: Obama is to Blame

S-400 STATEMENTS FROM US

Department of State: We Warned Them About Ramifications, Trump: Obama is to Blame

As the 14th plane delivering S-400 defense missile system from Russia has landed in Turkey, two statements have come from the US. While the Department of State has referred to “ramifications”, President Trump has blamed former President Obama.

HDP: Trump's Words on Kurds at G20 'Embarrassing' for AKP

HDP: Trump's Words on Kurds at G20 'Embarrassing' for AKP

Trump said he prevented President Erdoğan from "wiping out" the Kurds whom he called "the natural enemies of his or Turkey's."

US Dollar Rises to 5.57 Liras After Erdoğan's Statement on Golan Heights

US Dollar Rises to 5.57 Liras After Erdoğan's Statement on Golan Heights

After President Erdoğan criticized US President Trump's statement that they will recognize Israel's sovereignty on the Golan Heights, the price of US Dollar has risen from 5.40 liras to 5.57 liras, euro has risen from 6.21 liras to 6.31 liras.

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

Foreign Minister Çavuşoğlu: US Has Some Difficulties Withdrawing from Syria

After US National Security Adviser Bolton leaving Turkey without meeting with Erdoğan, Minister of Foreign Affairs Çavuşoğlu has evaluated the process, saying, “We see that the US has some difficulties withdrawing from Syria.”

Trump: Turkey Hates ISIS, Maybe Not As Much As We Do

Trump: Turkey Hates ISIS, Maybe Not As Much As We Do

Ahead of US National Security Adviser John Bolton’s visit to Turkey, US President Donald Trump has made a statement regarding ‘the levels of hate of different countries for ISIS.” Trump has said, “Turkey hates ISIS, maybe not as much as we do…”

'Trump Will Assure Turkey of Buffer Zone'

US SENATOR MEETS PRESIDENT TRUMP

'Trump Will Assure Turkey of Buffer Zone'

Republican Senator Graham has said after the meeting that the last thing they want is a conflict between Turkey and the YPG. The Senator has also said that Trump will assure Turkey of a buffer zone in Syria.

31 December 2018

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

From Trump to Iran, Russia: They Would Make a Grave Humanitarian Mistake

US President Donald Trump has sent a message to Iran and Russia about a possible operation to be launched in Idlib. Trump has said, “Russians and Iranians would be making a grave humanitarian mistake to take part in this potential human tragedy.”

4 September 2018

Trump: I’m Very Disappointed in Erdoğan

Trump: I’m Very Disappointed in Erdoğan

US President Trump has said that he expected Pastor Brunson to be released after Israel releasing Ebru Özkan, somehow confirmed the clearance allegations.

Trump: We’re Fighting for Brunson to be Released

Trump: We’re Fighting for Brunson to be Released

Giving a dinner to Evangelical leaders in White House last night, President Trump has said they are forcing Turkey for Pastor Brunson to be released.

Trump: I Got Citizen of Turkey Arrested by Israel Out of Prison for Erdoğan

Trump: I Got Citizen of Turkey Arrested by Israel Out of Prison for Erdoğan

The US President Donald Trump has said, “I like Turkey. I like the people of Turkey very much. Until now, I had a very good relationship with President Erdoğan. But, it cannot be a one-way street.”

Trump: We’re Cutting Back on Turkey

Trump: We’re Cutting Back on Turkey

Referring to Pastor Brunson kept in house arrest, US President Trump has said, “We will pay nothing for the release of an innocent man, but we are cutting back on Turkey”.

Trump: Our Relations with Turkey are not Good

Trump: Our Relations with Turkey are not Good

US President Trump has tweeted, “I have just authorized a doubling of Tariffs on Steel and Aluminum with respect to Turkey as their currency, the Turkish Lira, slides rapidly downward against our very strong Dollar”.

Trump: We’ll Impose Sanctions on Turkey for Detainment of Brunson

Trump: We’ll Impose Sanctions on Turkey for Detainment of Brunson

US President Trump has said that the US will impose large sanctions on Turkey for long time detainment of Pastor Brunson. US Senate also passed the bill that limits Turkey getting loan from international financial institutions last week

Trump: Brunson not Being Released is Disgrace

Trump: Brunson not Being Released is Disgrace

Trump has denonuced the court ruling for continuation of arrest of Pastor Brunson, who has been kept in custody for 21 months on charges of “espionage” and “committing crime on behalf of a terrorist organization”.

Trump Tweets About Priest Brunson Jailed in Turkey: I am More Spy Than He is

Trump Tweets About Priest Brunson Jailed in Turkey: I am More Spy Than He is

Tweeting in the wake of court ruling continuation of arrest of US citizen Priest Brunson, who has been tried in Turkey, Trump said, “They call him a spy. I am more a spy than he is”.

Macron: We Have Separated Russia and Turkey With Our Strike on Syria

Macron: We Have Separated Russia and Turkey With Our Strike on Syria

President of France Emmanuel Macron has addressed the recent strikes on Syria and said, “With those strikes, we have separated Turkey and Russia.”

Erdoğan Meets Trump

Erdoğan Meets Trump

It has been stated in the statement issued following the meeting between Trump and Erdoğan in New York that both sides oppose the referendum to be held in the Kurdistan Regional Government.

22 September 2017

2 Interpretation Mistakes in Erdoğan-Trump Joint Press Conference

2 Interpretation Mistakes in Erdoğan-Trump Joint Press Conference

Interpreting the statement Erdoğan read from the paper, the interpreter did “false” interpretations of the two disputed matters between the two countries; “YPG” and “aiding terror organizations”.