Friday, October 12, 2018

WINNING: Applying Sanctions, President Trump Successfully Negotiates Release Of American Christian Pastor Held Prisoner In Turkey

The White House made no concessions to Turkey to secure Brunson’s release, one U.S. official said. He’s expected to fly to a third country, possibly Germany, before returning to the U.S. It’s not clear whether or when the U.S. will drop sanctions imposed on Turkish officials in response to his detention.

A Turkish court set free U.S. Pastor Andrew Brunson after holding him in prison for almost two years, removing a key source of tension between Turkey and the United States.

President Trump scored a huge win today when imprisoned American Christian pastor Andrew Brunson was released from a Turkish prison. Trump had applied crippling sanctions on Turkey, demanding that Brunson be released before any new talks could take place.
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