Recep Tayyip Erdogan

President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and President Donald Trump hold a joint press conference following their meeting at the White House in Washington on Nov. 13, 2019.

Courage, Strength & Optimism

Making America great again means protecting Americans from autocrats

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In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan after a news conference in the East Room of the White House, in Washington. Former President Joe Biden has often touted the personal relationships he’s developed with world leaders over nearly 50 years in national politics as a factor that makes him uniquely equipped to revitalize the reputation of the United States following the presidency of Trump. He’s mentioned to aides that he’s developed a strong rapport with Erdoğan over the years, according to a senior administration official who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss private conversations.

Courage, Strength & Optimism

Erdogan keeps pulling fast ones on Trump to harm American business

Michael Rubin · April 14, 2025 2:13 pm

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Turkey arrests over 1,300 Istanbul protesters as Erdogan rebukes ‘movement of violence’

Timothy Nerozzi · March 24, 2025 5:13 pm

Istanbul's Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu addresses his supporters in front of the Istanbul courthouse, in Istanbul, Turkey, Friday, Jan. 31, 2025.

Turkish court orders key Erdogan rival jailed pending trial on corruption charges

Associated Press · March 23, 2025 9:22 am

Trump has already hosted two key allies at the White House, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, with at least three other foreign leaders slated to visit by month's end.

Courage, Strength & Optimism

Will Trump betray MAGA for Turkey’s Erdoğan?

Michael Rubin · March 23, 2025 6:00 am

Dozens arrested in Turkey over online posts supporting detained opposition leader

Timothy Nerozzi · March 20, 2025 12:28 pm

Turkish opposition leader arrested ahead of candidacy, has college diploma revoked

Timothy Nerozzi · March 19, 2025 12:17 pm

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speaks during a news conference, Thursday, July 11, 2024, during the NATO summit in Washington.

Beltway Confidential

Is it possible to be pro-Turkey but not pro-Hamas?

Michael Rubin · March 15, 2025 6:00 am

Kurdish militants declare a ceasefire in a 40-year insurgency in Turkey

Associated Press · March 1, 2025 12:47 pm