Erdogan Calls for Protection of Turkish Lira During Crisis

Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claims the sharp decline of the Turkish lira is the latest plot to unseat him from power.  A failed coup took place in July, and Erdogan is warning that what conspirators could not achieve with tanks, they are now trying by financial means. On Sunday in the Turkish City of Kayseri as Erdogan spoke to flag  waving supporters, he called on patriots to act: "Those who keep dollar or euro currency under their mattresses should come...

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