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President Trump welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House this afternoon — a controversial move that critics claim legitimizes Erdogan's crackdown in Turkey and his move to consolidate power.

The two leaders are expected to present a joint statement at 1 PM.

Trump welcomes Turkish President Erdogan to White House

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President Trump welcomed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to the White House this afternoon — a controversial move that critics claim legitimizes Erdogan&#x27;s crackdown in Turkey and his move to consolidate power.The two leaders are expected to present a joint statement at 1 PM.

President Biden has made the COVID-19 crisis and a post-Trump return to national unity and traditional democratic ideals his top priorities. From vaccinations to stimulus to schools, Biden is seeking bipartisan compromise while showing a willingness to use executive authority and bare Democratic majorities in the U.S. House and Senate to implement his policies. Republican leaders are navigating deep party divisions over if and how to move beyond former President Trump.

Trump welcomes Turkish President Erdogan to White House

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