White House Cancels Turkey Pardon After Russian Fighter Incident
WASHINGTON — White House Spokesman Josh Earnest quietly announced this morning that President Obama would cancel Wednesday's traditional "Turkey Pardon," a presidential staple since the Kennedy administration, citing protests and complaints by Russian President Vladimir Putin. The complaints follow Monday's downing of a Russian fighter by Turkish forces.
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