OPINION:
I read with great interest Andrew Blake’s article, “Trump adviser Flynn discussed sending Erdogan foe to Turkey: Reports” (Web, March 25), which details how President Trump’s former national security adviser, Michael Flynn, discussed with Turkish-government officials the possibility of sending Turkish dissident Fethullah Gulen back to Turkey. This is not the first time the retired general has enjoyed the spotlight. There was no investigation by Congress into Mr. Flynn’s ties to the Russian government, and now we’re learning about another ’oops’ on Congress’ part.
The fact that Turkish-government officials discussed such matters raises serious doubts about whether Turkey is ready to join the European Union.
Mr. Flynn has many questions to answer, but I do not believe that the Republican-controlled Congress is interested enough in them to ask tough questions. How we can trust Republicans when House Intelligence Committee member Rep. Devin Nunes, California Republican, together with Mr. Flynn, met with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu at Trump Hotel in Washington? Do I need to add that Mr. Nunes is in charge of investigating Russia’s electoral interference? This is sad.
ILYA RUBINSTEIN
Brooklyn, N.Y.
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