CAIRO (AP) – Egypt’s president has lavished praise on President Donald Trump on social media, calling him a “man with unique power to confront crises.”
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Abdel-Fatah el-Sisi’s comments are the latest public example of the two leaders’ closeness.
El-Sissi thanked Trump late Monday for his “generous concern” for helping revive Egypt’s deadlocked dispute with Ethiopia over its construction of a massive upstream Nile dam.
A former army general who seized power in 2013 coup, el-Sisi has carried out a widespread crackdown on dissent, silencing critics and jailing thousands.
Trump has avoided censuring el-Sisi for his repression, instead admiring his efforts to combat terrorism.
Trump has drawn criticism for his relationships with autocratic leaders such as North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Al tikra “lavishly”, ela “slavishly”.
Al -Sisi, has been a great leader who brought stability to Egypt.. Anyone who complains about his dictatorship and lack of freedoms is simply a wack head and as dumb as a door knob. they don’t learn from history. Egypt tried democracy and got Morsi and the brotherhood. yes sometimes democracy doesn’t work especially in muslim countries. Secular dictators work better. Overall Egypt is 100 times better off with Al-Sisi. Only the dumb failing NYt misses that
Wait I thought the world hates Trump? His foreign policy is a mess. (What else have you Trump haters been saying?). Yeah I know once a hater always a hater (until you get your heads out of your you know what) o yes but you are the smart educated ones. Hopefully hashem will open your eyes one day.
El Sisi must realize that Trump wants to be praised and that’s the way to influence him. Maybe he’ll send Trump a love letter like Kim Jong did.