President Trump writes letter to Turkish President: ‘Don’t be a tough guy’

Donald Trump WASHINGTON, DC - OCTOBER 16: U.S. President Donald Trump meets with President Sergio Mattarella of Italy in the Oval Office at the White House October 16, 2019 in Washington, DC. President Trump is holding talks with President Mattarella on bilateral issues including “common security challenges and shared economic prosperity.” (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) (Alex Wong)

By Laurel Lee

A letter that President Donald Trump wrote to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has been made public.

In it, President Trump warns Erdogan to not be a ‘tough guy’ or ‘a fool.’

"Dear Mr. President," the Oct. 9 letter began, "Let's work out a good deal! You don't want to be responsible for slaughtering thousands of people, and I don't want to be responsible for destroying the Turkish economy — and I will."

Mobile users see the letter here.

He continues, “History will look upon you favorably if you get this done the right and humane way. It will look upon you forever as the devil if good things don't happen.”