White House says urges Turkish authorities to protect press freedom

White House spokesman Josh Earnest arrives for a media briefing at the White House in Washington October 30, 2015. REUTERS/Carlos Barria

ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (Reuters) - The White House said on Monday it was deeply concerned that media outlets and journalists were subject to pressure during the Turkish presidential campaign. Amid reports that journalists were pressured in order to weaken political opposition, spokesman Josh Earnest said the White House has urged Turkish authorities to uphold the values of its constitution. (Reporting by Jeff Mason; Editing by Mohammad Zargham)