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."
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