‘US should not continue to ignore historical facts’ – Congressman urges Trump to recognize Armenian Genocide

Armenpress 13:21, 11 August, 2018

YEREVAN, AUGUST 11, ARMENPRESS. Congressman Ted Lieu has called on US President Donald Trump to recognize the Armenian Genocide, Armenpress reports.

“On this I agree with Donald Trump. Turkey has been trending towards authoritarianism & becoming more anti-American. Many of us have also pushed for recognition of the Armenian Genocide. I urge Donald Trump to do so. The US should not continue to ignore historical facts”, the Congressman said on Twitter.

US President Donald Trump authorized a doubling of tariffs on steel and aluminum with respect to Turkey.

Edited and translated by Aneta Harutyunyan



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