Can the US-Turkey marriage be saved?

By Jamie McIntyre

Published December 5, 2017 5:01am ET

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Can the US-Turkey marriage be saved? — While it does seem President Trump has developed a quick rapport with Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan, the public pleasantries and expressions of mutual admiration mask a deteriorating relationship that has been in a tailspin for years. (Pool Photo via AP) | AP

The United States and Turkey, nominally close NATO allies, are looking more and more like an old, bickering married couple who can’t agree on much of anything, but are putting on a brave face for the sake of the children.

When President Trump hosted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House in May, it was all smiles as the two leaders traded compliments.

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