“However, the president went off-script during the call, agreeing with Erdogan when he asked POTUS, “Why are you still there?” since the Islamic State (ISIS) had been 99 percent decimated. Erdogan said his military could easily take care of the remaining 1 percent remnant of ISIS.”
So what happened is ... Turkey asked a question Trump couldn’t answer. I like the outcome.
Turkey did release the pastor without getting that person in PA who Turkey said revolted against Ergodan. Turkey is a NATO ally.
“So what happened is ... Turkey asked a question (why are we still in Syria) Trump couldn’t answer. I like the outcome.”
Me too, and Trump shouldn’t have to answer. He had Bolton right there, and Bolton couldn’t answer, and should have been able to. That’s not a good thing - and Trump instantly knew it! And then dealt with it.