Ankara Mayor Melih Gökçek
ANKARA, Turkey – On September 12, Ankara Metropolitan Municipality Mayor Melih Gökçek shared from his Twitter account the level of economic damage caused by hurricanes Harvey and Irma to the U.S. and prayed that such disasters continue so that they do not have time to fight with Turkey.
The US was hit by destructive hurricanes Harvey and Irma in recent weeks.
Accusing the US of causing fighting and enmity among Muslims, Gökçek said: “The cost of hurricanes Harvey and Irma to the US is $290 billion. Let’s continue to pray: ‘God, give those who are fighting with us such troubles so that they forget us.’”
Harvey hit Texas two weeks ago, while Irma struck Florida on Sunday.
Gökçek is no stranger to controversial tweets and statements. In August, he referred to German politician Cem Özdemir of being an “Armenian servant” and a traitor. Özdemir, the son of Turkish immigrants, has been highly critical of the government in Ankara.
Following Gökçek tweet, Armenian member of Turkish Parliament Garo Paylan came to Özdemir’s defense by tweeting, “Cem Özdemir will enter history as Turkey’s pride, whereas you—as the racist fascist shame.”
Source: Asbarez
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