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Remarkable words at the White House meeting: Trump points to Erdoğan and says, 'He knows more about rigged elections than anyone'

AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and US President Donald Trump met at the White House.

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Before the meeting, Trump stated that he has had a long-standing friendship with Erdoğan.

The US President said regarding their relationship, "[It continued even] during the time I was unfairly in exile, which was [the result of] a rigged election."

Immediately after, Trump pointed his index finger at Erdoğan and commented, "He knows more about rigged elections than anyone."

Trump later made remarks praising Erdoğan.

Describing Erdoğan as a "tough guy," Trump said, "I don't like people who have their own ideas very much, but I like him. He does a good job in his country, and our countries have a good relationship."

When Erdoğan took the floor after Trump, he did not make any comment regarding the US President's gesture pointing at him or his "rigged election" insinuation.