“Stay on this side, tell him to calm down,” the agent can be heard saying in a stern tone. “This is America … act like an adult and stay on this side of the road. End of story.”
When one of Erdogan’s bodyguards protested, the Secret Service agent continued the verbal lashing.
“By going over there and flipping the bird, you’re causing more problems — for me! And for your protection,” he added.
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One journalist was allegedly kicked and another was reportedly removed by the Turkish security detail during the tense confrontation.