President Donald Trump is accusing Qatar of funding terrorism at a “very high level” and says it must stop now.
Trump says the country has “historically been a funder of terrorism at a very high level.” He says that funding has to end.
-
![]()
Justin Trudeau addresses rift between Donald Trump and Angela Merkel, says Canada committed to U.S., Europe -
![]()
Donald Trump names new FBI Director on eve of James Comey testimony -
![]()
Can Donald Trump survive the Comey memo? -
![]()
Is this the beginning of the end for Donald Trump? -
![]()
Donald Trump talks about his upcoming trip abroad, his first as president -
![]()
Donald Trump meets Russia’s Sergei Lavrov in Oval Office
Qatar hosts roughly 10,000 U.S. troops and serves as a major staging base for the U.S. military’s Mideast operations. The tiny country has long denied supporting or funding terror groups.
- B.C. family whose 10-year-old died in boating accident still pushing for change
- New documents show potential pipeline routes from Alberta to B.C.’s coast
- Inside Alberta’s separatism movement: Residents on what’s driving them to stay or leave
- Stop Toronto island airport expansion, Ontario NDP leader asks Mark Carney
But Western diplomats accuse the country of allowing or even encouraging the funding of some Sunni extremists.
Get daily National news
READ MORE: Trump still enjoys Republicans’ support despite James Comey’s damning testimony
Trump’s comments Friday came shortly after Secretary of State Rex Tillerson called on Arab nations to immediately ease their blockade on Qatar.
He warned that the Persian Gulf crisis is hindering U.S. efforts to fight the Islamic State group.
Comments
Want to discuss? Please read our Commenting Policy first.