The Turkish presidency announced that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan held a phone conversation today, Thursday, with former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. According to the office's statement, the discussion focused on the assassination attempt on Trump and the events that followed. President Erdoğan condemned the assassination attempt once again, expressing his regret over the attack and wishing Trump a speedy recovery.
The statement noted that "President Erdoğan described the assassination attempt as an assault on democracy." He mentioned that Trump's brave stance following the heinous attack was impressive, and that his continued programs without interruption strengthen democracy and should be viewed as a sign of confidence in the vision of the American people. Erdoğan stated that "Trump demonstrated strong leadership through the messages of quiet unity he conveyed to reduce polarization and tension after the assassination attempt, and he congratulated Donald Trump on his formal nomination as the Republican candidate for the U.S. presidency."
The Turkish president expressed his hope that the upcoming presidential elections in November would be beneficial for the American people and Turkish-American relations.
