Trump blasts Qatar hours after Tillerson urges end to blockade
President Trump on Friday chided Qatar for funding terrorism, remarks that could complicate U.S. efforts to ease the diplomatic crisis in the Persian Gulf.
“The nation of Qatar has unfortunately been a funder of terrorism, and at a very high level," Trump said during a press conference at the White House.
Trump's comments came just hours after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called for all sides to de-escalate the conflict, and for other Arab nations to end a blockade against Qatar. Tillerson was in the White House rose garden during the remarks.
A senior administration official told reporters later Friday that Trump and Tillerson are "on the same page" when it comes to Qatar. Regarding the blockade, the official said Trump relayed his position privately to Gulf state leaders this week.
http://thehill.com/homenews/administration/337162-trump-blasts-qatar-for-funding-terrorism
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