Trump And Erdogan Hold Joint Press Conference At White House

The transcript covers a joint press conference at the White House with President Trump and Turkish President Erdogan. It discusses Erdogan's visit following the US troop withdrawal from Syria, Turkey's attack on Kurdish forces, and the ceasefire agreement. The complex US-Turkey relationship is highlighted, including Turkey's purchase of a Russian missile defense system and the US barring Turkey from the F35 program. Trump aims to resolve these issues and pursue a $100 billion trade deal. The visit coincides with the first public hearing of the impeachment inquiry into Trump, who dismisses it as a sham and plans to release a call transcript with Ukraine's president.

What was the primary reason for Erdogan's visit to the White House?

• To address the House impeachment inquiry

• To announce a new military alliance

• To negotiate a new trade deal

• To discuss the US troop withdrawal from Syria

What action did Turkey take after the US announced troop withdrawal from Syria?

• Signed a peace treaty with the Kurds

• Launched an attack on Kurdish forces

• Withdrew its own troops from Syria

• Joined the US in a military exercise

Why did the US bar Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet program?

• Turkey's economic sanctions against the US

• Turkey's withdrawal from the United Nations

• Turkey's purchase of the S-400 missile defense system from Russia

• Turkey's refusal to join NATO

What was President Trump's goal regarding trade with Turkey?

• To reduce trade to zero

• To reach a $100 billion trade agreement

• To ban Turkish imports

• To impose new tariffs

What significant event coincided with Erdogan's visit to the White House?

• The first public hearing in the House impeachment inquiry

• The signing of a new trade agreement

• A NATO summit

• A United Nations meeting