Wow. #Erdogan tells news conference the letter sent by @realDonaldTrump telling him not to be a ‘tough guy’ wasn’t in line with diplomatic or political customs. He said they wouldn’t forget the lack of respect. “When the time comes necessary steps will be taken” pic.twitter.com/PU9062krr6— Jon Sopel (@BBCJonSopel) October 18, 2019
Which follows on the news from yesterday:
“This just looks like a complete cave-in by the United States to everything the Turks demanded,” said Eric S. Edelman, former ambassador to Turkey & senior Defense official. “I don’t see what the Turks gave up.” @SangerNYT @EricSchmittNYT https://t.co/ldSR4IKvFW— Lara Jakes (@jakesNYT) October 18, 2019
Not that there was any doubt, anyway:
Referring to Kurds living along Turkish border in Syria, Trump says of Turkey, "they had to have it cleaned out." pic.twitter.com/W8J7IFctO3— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 17, 2019
And clearly "Friend" doesn't mean what Trump thinks it means:
Trump slathers praise on Erdogan: "I just want to thank and congratulate President Erdogan. He's a friend of mine and I'm glad we didn't have a problem because frankly he is a hell of a leader and a tough man, a strong man." pic.twitter.com/WywjpS6S49— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 17, 2019
“I used it to say, I can be more presidential. Look,” Trump said, as he shuffled awkwardly on stage.Your national representative to the world, America. Cherish it.
“All you have to do is look like a stiff,” he said.
It makes me think of the line in The Lion in Winter, when Henry II taunts Eleanor of Aquitaine only with Trump its like he's an anti-democratic draw bridge. He'll put out for any gangster he figures he can get money from. I once told someone I couldn't think of Melania without thinking of her as "The First Prostitute" but I think it's just as true for her husband. Mr. Prostitute.
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