Secretary of State John Kerry visits Egypt a day before Mohamed Morsy 's trial starts . Kerry 's visit is the highest - profile U.S. trip to Egypt since the coup that ousted Morsy . He pushes for reforms and defends a decision to cut significant military aid . And it came just a day before Morsy is expected to make his first court appearance as he stands trial on charges of inciting violence . ` ` It 's not a punishment , '' he says .
Secretary of State John Kerry visits Egypt a day before Mohamed Morsy 's trial starts . Kerry 's visit is the highest - profile U.S. trip to Egypt since the coup that ousted Morsy . He pushes for reforms and defends a decision to cut significant military aid . ` ` It 's not a punishment , '' he says .