Trump praises Egypt's Sisi

Trump recounted a hotel meeting with el-Sisi, saying they 'fell in love' and had 'great chemistry.'

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President Donald Trump offered an unusually personal account of his relationship with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, stating they 'fell in love, deeply in love' during a hotel meeting. Trump described having 'great chemistry' with Sisi and staying twice as long as scheduled. The remarks come amid continued US-Egypt cooperation on issues such as the GERD dispute and regional security. The comment adds color to the well-documented warm ties between the two leaders.

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3d ago@Osint613

Trump added new personal details about his first meeting with Sisi, describing mutual affection and extended conversation.

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