Trump: 'We are very much behind' Egypt's el-SisiPolitico, Apr 3, 2917, Madeline Conway
President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. is “very much behind” Egypt’s Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, the controversial military ruler accused of human rights abuses and often described as a tyrant.
In brief remarks in the Oval Office on Monday during the leader’s first visit to Washington, Trump praised Sisi and referenced their first meeting, during the 2016 presidential campaign, describing him as “somebody that’s been very close to me from the first time I met him.”
We agree on so many things,” Trump said. “I just want to let everybody know, in case there was any doubt, that we are very much behind President el-Sisi. He’s done a fantastic job in a very difficult situation. We are very much behind Egypt and the people of Egypt, and the United States has, believe me, backing and we have strong backing.”
Sisi, in return, said to Trump through a translator: “I've had a deep appreciation and admiration of your unique personality, especially as you’re standing very strong in the counter-terrorism field.”
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/04/trump-praises-egypt-abdel-fattah-el-sisi-236829
