The article draws parallels between the political landscape in the United States and Turkey, emphasizing how authoritarianism can manifest. It highlights President Erdogan's manipulation of political institutions in Turkey, showcasing the arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu as emblematic of political oppression. The author criticizes the inadequate response from the U.S. administration regarding Turkey's human rights violations. Additionally, it suggests that calling attention to Erdogan's abuses could bolster Trump's image as an opponent of authoritarianism, contrasting with European leaders' cautiousness in addressing Erdogan's actions.
If Democrats' relentless lawfare against Donald Trump had succeeded, the United States would be looking more like Turkey, where President Recep Tayyip Erdogan just jailed his chief political foe.
Erdogan has ruthlessly used his dozen-plus years in power to gain domination over nearly every once-independent institution, from the military to the judiciary to the press.
The latest junk-justice offensive is proof positive that Erdogan means to steal a fourth term, no matter how off-year elections show his opposition is now more popular.
Calling out Erdogan's flagrant abuse of power would be a big winner for Trump, proving his opposition to authoritarianism while also showing up Europe's cowardly leaders.
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