Istanbul has been seeking the Turkish basketball center’s extradition as of late due to his backing of Muslim preacher Fethullah Gulen, who is currently hiding on American soil, although denying any involvement in the 2016 attempt to ouster President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Oregon Senator Ron Wyden called out Turkish President Erdogan over the treatment of Portland Trail Blazers center player Enes Kanter and his family, arguing that the State Department should take measures to help Kanter.
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