Pence gave the impulse, Trump used his power to increase the pressure.
"If Turkey does not take immediate action to free this innocent man of faith and send him home to America, the United States will impose significant sanctions on Turkey until Pastor Andrew Brunson is free," Pence said.
In a tweet, President Trump echoed that threat, calling Brunson "a great Christian, family man and wonderful human being."
Remember Andrew Brunson?
Yup.
Pence pissing off Erdogan.
Even if that was the only thing he did in those 4 years. It was worth it.
Erdogan acting like a big political player.... until the Vice President came around.
Erdogan even tried to threaten the US...
Yes and no.
Pence gave the impulse, Trump used his power to increase the pressure.
"If Turkey does not take immediate action to free this innocent man of faith and send him home to America, the United States will impose significant sanctions on Turkey until Pastor Andrew Brunson is free," Pence said.
In a tweet, President Trump echoed that threat, calling Brunson "a great Christian, family man and wonderful human being."
https://www.npr.org/2018/07/26/632700877/who-is-andrew-brunson-the-pastor-prompting-sanctions-threats-against-turkey