Erdogan slaps child who refused to kiss his hand

Photo: frame from the Dokuz 8 TV channel broadcast.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan gave a light slap to a boy who refused to kiss his hand. This was reported by the Turkish portal Cumhuriyet.

The report says that the boy came to a ceremony in the city of Rize, which is Erdogan's hometown, and approached the president. Erdogan extended his hand to him, the boy took it, but simply looked the president in the eyes. Then Erdogan gave him a light slap, after which the boy kissed the Turkish leader's outstretched hand.

Another boy ran to Erdogan and hugged him.