Monday, January 14, 2019

Donald Trump threatens Turkey economically if it attacks Kurdish allies in Syria amid troop withdrawal backlash - CBS News

Pompeo defends Donald Trump's Twitter threat to Turkey over Kurds in Syria

Updated on: January 14, 2019 / 7:00 AM / CBS/AP

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Monday that President Donald Trump's threat to devastate NATO ally Turkey's economy if it attacks U.S.-backed Kurdish fighters in Syria underscores America's commitment to its partners.

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