Because of this, Nathan Citino asserts: "Although the United States did not initiate the 14 Ramadan coup, at best it condoned and at worst it contributed to the violence that followed."
Karena itu, Nathan Citino mengatakan, "Meskipun Amerika Serikat tidak memicu kudeta 14 Ramadan, setidaknya AS membiarkan atau bahkan membantu kekerasan yang terjadi kemudian."