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New US ambassador arrives in Turkey

Jeff Flake, a former Republican senator, supported President Joe Biden against former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election and also served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
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Jeff Flake, the new US ambassador to Turkey, arrived in Ankara today. Flake’s tenure as ambassador will officially begin after he presents his credentials to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the official Anadolu Agency reported. 

Flake previously served in the US Senate from 2013 to 2019. A moderate Republican, he went against his party to endorse President Joe Biden against former President Donald Trump in the 2020 US presidential election. Flake is no stranger to Turkey issues, having served on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. 

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