The President of Turkey has turned to outlawing journalists who speak against the government, and imprisoning political opponents. A move toward authoritarianism by a member of NATO is worrisome.
In an guest editorial, there also is a question as to why the President indulges the whims of the increasingly questionable government of Turkey.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2019/11/28/trumppardon-turkey-073704