President Donald Trump sharply criticized CNN during a high-profile meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan at the White House. The session, aimed at strengthening U.S.–Turkey relations through arms and trade agreements, quickly turned into a media moment when Trump addressed a CNN journalist.
When asked about his ability to broker deals in Turkey, Trump paused upon learning the reporter worked for CNN TÜRK and said, “CNN? Well, because you sounded like a nice guy. But CNN is fake news. But you sound like the real deal to me, so I’ll answer the question.”
The meeting also included discussions about Turkey’s partnership with Russia. Trump praised Erdoğan, describing him as “highly opinionated” but effective, and emphasized the importance of his leadership in Turkey: “He does an amazing job in his country, and we’ve had tremendous relationships, both having to do with war and trade.”
On the Russia-Ukraine conflict, Trump expressed concern over the ongoing human cost, noting, “7818 people were killed last week, mostly military people; more Russians actually than Ukrainians.” He encouraged Turkey to halt oil purchases from Russia, calling the war “a disgraceful waste of human life.”
Trump concluded by highlighting the strong economic ties between the U.S. and Turkey: “We do a lot of great business with Turkey, they build great products, really fantastic manufacturers, and we buy a lot from them and they buy a lot from us.”
This encounter underscores Trump’s characteristic approach to media and diplomacy, blending critique of news outlets with direct appeals on global issues.
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