Donald Trump Praises Turkish President Erdoğan as a 'Tough Cookie'

Praise for President Erdoğan

• 🇺🇸 Donald Trump described Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as a "tough cookie" and a "nice person" who is often misunderstood.
• 🌍 Trump noted that Erdoğan operates in a "tough neighborhood" and that without him, certain positive outcomes "wouldn't have happened."
• 🤝 Trump expressed a preference for "tough people" over "soft, easy ones," citing Erdoğan as a friend who has consistently been there for him.
• 🗣️ Trump mentioned that others have asked him to speak with Erdoğan, and that Erdoğan "never fails us."

Appreciation for Host Country Leaders

• 🇪🇬 Trump thanked the leader of Egypt, calling him a "great leader" and acknowledging his significant help in choosing Egypt as the host location.
• 🤝 He recalled a past meeting where he and the Egyptian leader had "great chemistry," contrasting it with a brief meeting with "crooked Hillary Clinton."
• 🏛️ Trump highlighted Egypt's status as having the "oldest civilization," dating back 6,000 years.

General Observations

• 🇹🇷 Trump commented on Turkey's powerful military, noting that Erdoğan is more powerful than he lets on and has been successful in recent conflicts.
• 🤝 The friendship and support between Trump and Erdoğan were emphasized throughout the remarks.