Below are some additional comments from US President Trump’s exclusive interview with Reuters.
- “There will be no concessions” with Turkey over detained American pastor.
- Not concerned about the potential for economic damage to Europe over US tariffs against Turkey.
- Thought he had a deal with Turkey’s Erdogan to gain the freedom of pastor.
- If Iran’s Rouhani wants to meet with him, fine, but if not, ‘I could not care less’.
- There has been no outreach to Iran whatsoever over possible talks.
- Helped Israel to free a Turkish citizen held in detention there as part of a deal for the turkey to release pastor Brunson.
- Would considering lifting us sanctions on Russia if Moscow were to take steps to work with the United States on issues like Syria and Ukraine