The Resolution Passed Ignoring Trump and Erdogan: The Guardian

The U.S. Senate unanimously recognized the Armenian Genocide resolution, disregarding President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, reports The Guardian.

This marks the pinnacle of more than 50 years of struggle by Armenian-Americans, who have urged the president to follow Congress's resolution. Until now, Turkey has prevented the recognition of the Armenian Genocide, using its leverage as a U.S. ally within NATO and threatening serious repercussions in bilateral relations.

Now, Turkey has been utilizing its influence as a U.S. and NATO ally in an attempt to prevent the acknowledgment of the Armenian Genocide, threatening consequences in bilateral relations.

In recent weeks, three Republican senators have blocked the Armenian Genocide resolution three times in the Senate. However, on Thursday, it seems Trump failed to persuade any senator to vote against the resolution, the outlet adds.