On the other hand, it also appears likely that he will be subject to persecution and possible execution if returned to Turkey in the wake of the failed coup. President Obama and Secretary Kerry are in a difficult position, because they do not want to offend a somewhat undependable but extremely important ally. On the other hand, this administration has gone on record, to its great credit in my humble opinion, making this country is a haven for refugees. It has tried to push back against the rhetoric of "ban all Muslims" and "refugees are terrorists" that has gotten louder in the run up to the general election. It would be both hypocritical, and politically damaging to the candidate who is being supported by the administration and who, surprise suprise, is a former Secretary of State, to hand Gulen over to his native land without considering, under the extradition process, whether he is likely to suffer persecution.