Trump Says ‘Ready to Go’ on Turkey Sanctions

The transcript discusses the unclear threats made by President Trump against Turkey, focusing on potential economic sanctions and the role of the Treasury. It highlights the pressure on the Trump administration due to the situation in Syria and the differing stances within Congress. Some lawmakers, like Lindsey Graham, are pushing for guaranteed sanctions against Turkey, while others adopt a wait-and-see approach.

What is the main reason for the uncertainty in President Trump's potential actions against Turkey?

• Lack of clarity on the trigger for actions

• Turkey's compliance with U.S. demands

• Strong support from Congress

• Clear guidelines from the Obama administration

What authority does Treasury Secretary Mnuchin claim to have regarding Turkey?

• Imposing travel bans on Turkish officials

• Halting U.S. dollar transactions with Turkey

• Negotiating trade deals with Turkey

• Deploying military forces to Turkey

What is causing pressure on the Trump administration to act?

• Turkey's military advancements

• Support from European allies

• Economic growth in Turkey

• Disturbing news from Syria

How many Republican lawmakers are solidly behind Trump on the Turkey policy?

• Five

• Ten

• Fifteen

• Twenty

Which influential senator is pushing for legislation to sanction Turkey?

• Elizabeth Warren

• Bernie Sanders

• Lindsey Graham

• Mitch McConnell