Erdogan (Recep Tayyip Erdogan)
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the President of Turkey and leader of the AK Party, having previously served as Prime Minister. He has been Turkey's dominant political figure since 2003.
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Sep 5, 2026
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His government charges a comedian and faces US sanctions over a bank helping Iran, underscoring Turkey's problematic policies.
Religious Zionism regards Erdogan as an adversary who supports Hamas and undermines regional stability, so any US action against him is welcome.