Donald Trump admitted in 2015 that the towers represent a conflict of interest in his dealings with Turkey.
Social media users expressed concern that Trump's businesses interests in Turkey may have prompted, or at least influenced, his decision to allow Erdogan to go ahead with his military offensive.that situations like this"is why presidents divest."
John Sipher, who spent 28 years working for the CIA, expressed his frustration at Trump's announcement."At least the Trump Administration is consistent,"."We are about screwing our allies, partners and friends. Don't trust America, even if you shed blood on their behalf. If you want favors build a Trump tower."
The towers have previously served as a pressure point for Erdogan's efforts to influence White House policy. Following Trump's proposal to ban all Muslim immigrants from entering the U.S., for example,But when Trump expressed support for Erdogan's post-coup crackdown and subsequent mass arrests, Erdogan stopped calling for the towers' name to be changed.
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