In recent remarks, President Trump has praised Turkish President Erdogan, contrasting sharply with Biden's earlier denouncement of Erdogan as an autocrat. This shift illustrates Trump's broader foreign policy approach, which favors autocratic leaders over traditional democratic allies. His actions challenge the long-held bipartisan commitment to supporting democratic institutions worldwide, even amidst protests and political arrests in Turkey. Trump's rhetoric suggests a willingness to overlook abuses of power in favor of camaraderie with leaders like Erdogan, setting a concerning precedent for democratic backsliding in international relations.
President Trump has turned a central precept of American diplomacy on its head by embracing leaders who abandon democratic principles rather than denouncing them.
Trump's praise for Erdogan, despite Turkey's democratic backsliding, reflects a broader shift in U.S. foreign policy that undermines the legacy of bipartisan support for democracy.
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