Ankara, Turkey - Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has slammed the United States for its reaction to a failed military coup in Turkey, accusing it of harboring the man behind the plot.

Ankara has demanded the United States extradite Fethullah Gulen, a cleric living in self-imposed exile in Pennsylvania. The government has accused Gulen of having masterminded the failed July 15 coup, which left 290 people dead.

Gulen has denied any prior knowledge of the attempted putsch, while Washington has asked for evidence of his involvement.

The president lashed out at an American military official who he said commented on the detention of thousands of military personnel in the wake of the coup.... Read More: VIN