Tom Barrack has sparked outrage with his comments at a press conference in Beirut
US Ambassador to Türkiye and Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack told journalists from the podium of the presidential palace in Beirut that their “animalistic” behavior highlights the core problems of the region.
The controversial remarks, delivered at a press conference on Tuesday following talks with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun, drew sharp condemnation from media organizations, political figures, and the country’s presidency itself.
“The moment this starts becoming chaotic, like animalistic, we’re gone,” Barrack told reporters as they shouted questions during…
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