It is ambiguous to read Turkish media about his meeting with him, with reading varying according to their political position and attitude towards the government. The pro-government media adopt a positive tone, referring to a “new page” or describing the meeting as “historical” and focusing on upgrading its role and from reference to the F-16 and F-35 fighter programs.
On the contrary, opposition media emphasize the financial price of the agreements that accompanied the presidential quarter, talking about “begging” and Erdogan’s attempt to raise legalization from abroad. At the same time, the opposition is severely criticized, recording the financial consequences of the meeting as particularly negative.
Acute criticism from CHP
The Republican People’s Party (CHP) of the opposition, arguing that the Turkish president was very critical. ‘Gave everything’ and ‘He didn’t get anything substantial’. He stressed that Erdogan was allocated to everything: from Boeing aircraft orders to liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear power to Halki School.
At the same time, he complained that Turkey was converted from a “strategic ally” to a “customer”. He also referred to an outrageous silence of the Palestinian issue.
‘New Page’
In the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) and President Erdogan Mindian spectrum, the meeting is recorded as a diplomatic success, which upgrades the country to a privileged US interlocutor and the Turkish president in a corresponding one of his US counterpart.
«» He stresses “Daily Sabah”, focusing on empowering bilateral cooperation and stressing how “Despite all the differences, the two leaders signaled that the meeting is an opportunity to recover trust.”
‘Hurriyet’ characterizes the meeting ‘Historical Summit’ and points out that ‘We are experiencing a completely different phase in Turkey -US relations’, promoting that “Open a window for the F-35s to come to Turkey.”
‘Together we will overcome the problems’ was the title of ‘Yeni Safak’, which described the appointment as ‘Turn to Turkish-American relations’. It is worth noting, however Mehmet Sekerin his article entitled “The Difference between the Two Leaders”, he does not hesitate to attribute hypocrisy to Trump, opposing him with Erdogan morally.
‘Begging’
Spikes and suspicion characterize the attitude of the opposition. Kemalist ‘Cumhuriyet’ turns its arrows to the US ambassador to Ankara Tom Barackwho allegedly stated that the West ‘Must give legitimacy’ In Erdogan’s movements. The newspaper recalls that “The legitimacy is given by the people”curling the basis sought outside Turkey.
‘Sözcü’ talks about “Surprise Halkis and Halkbank”focusing on the background and the possible pressures exerted on Ankara on ecclesiastical and banking issues. “According to experts, no specific benefits for Turkey have arisen after this summit.” The newspaper columnist noticed Machir Agar In the valuation he made for Erdogan’s visit to the White House.
