Erdogan’s image-boosting tour sours after assaults against the press

Published April 2, 2016 4:01am ET



Turkish President Recep Erdogan’s visit to the United States this week was quickly overshadowed by his security detail’s manhandling of journalists, which only seemed to validate criticisms that he’s an oppressive strongman with little regard for a free press.

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