Trump Says He'll Sanction Turkey for American Pastor's Detention

Trump Says He'll Sanction Turkey for American Pastor's Detention

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The US is threatening sanctions on Turkey over the detention of American pastor Andrew Brunson, who is under house arrest on terror charges. Vice President Pence and President Trump have both emphasized the need for his release. The US and Turkey have been negotiating, but Turkey's demand for a bank clearance has stalled progress. Evangelicals in the US are pressuring the administration for action. Potential sanctions could include cutting Turkey off from international lending institutions.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action is the White House considering against Turkey due to the detention of Pastor Andrew Brunson?

Imposing significant sanctions on Turkey

Increasing tariffs on Turkish goods

Imposing travel bans on Turkish citizens

Cutting diplomatic ties with Turkey

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What has been a major point of contention between the US and Turkey regarding Pastor Andrew Brunson?

Turkey's request for a diplomatic summit

Turkey's demand for a trade deal

Turkey's request for military aid

Turkey's demand for clearance of a Turkish bank under US investigation

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who has been pressuring the Trump administration to take action for Pastor Brunson's release?

Evangelicals in the US

Turkish expatriates in the US

European Union officials

US business leaders

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the current status of Pastor Andrew Brunson as mentioned in the video?

He has been released and returned to the US

He is in full detention

He is under house arrest

He is awaiting trial in Turkey

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is one of the potential measures the US might take against Turkey if the situation with Pastor Brunson does not improve?

Imposing a travel ban on Turkish officials

Cutting Turkey off from international lending

Increasing tariffs on Turkish imports

Closing the US embassy in Turkey