Discussion: Lawmakers Demand Swift Action For Turkish Embassy Violence

[system1]

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[jakebarnes]

Of course Trump thought the beatings were great and will do nothing. McCain and the Duchess will no doubt be ‘concerned’.

[tiowally]

But the guards quickly claimed diplomatic immunity, and were released after diplomatic security consulted with counsel.

I’d read that they didn’t have diplomatic immunity, and this according to attorneys who worked for the State department. This sounds like Comrade Cockholster sprung them on behalf of his pal and role model Erdoğan.

I kind of expect the White House to release a statement that says Erdoğan’s bodyguards were just trying to “get 'em the hell out of here,” adding “Erdoğan is a strong leader and, I think, he’s a good person.”

It will be telling to see how long it takes before they are declared persona non grata and summarily deported.

Par for the course. (Temporarily.)

“There are only so many dictators [Trump] can invite to the White House to pal around with.”
— Joy Reid, on Last Word with Lawrence O’Donnell

[charliedontsurf]

The beatings will continue until morale improves.

Erdogan paid Flynn a lot of money to get him a meeting with Trump. They expect more for their money. Trump will never retaliate.