Meanwhile, Turkey's foreign ministry has rejected global monitors' findings on its referendum, saying it was "saddened" by what it called "politically-motivated and accusatory" statements. "We will go on our own way", Erdogan said. Parliament must approve the extension.
Bulent Tezcan, deputy chairman of the opposition Republican People's Party, or CHP, said the party filed a formal request seeking the referendum be annulled due to voting irregularities.
The two leaders also discussed Turkey's support of the US response to a Syrian chemical weapons attack and efforts to counter the Islamic State group, according to the White House summary of their phone call Monday. Many worldwide observers decried the results, suggesting that the referendum had not taken place on a level playing field.
German chancellor Angela Merkel urged Erdogan to open dialogue with some of his major opponents within the country in order to move the country forward.
Greek publication To Potami also commented on the result with a statement encouraging the Turkish leader to pursue peace and stability, rather than turning to autocratic forms of government.
The referendum was held Sunday with a state of emergency still in place, imposed after the attempted coup in July.
"A break above 3.80 should suggest renewed anxiety against the lira and could encourage a fresh attempt toward the 4.00 level", Ozkardeskaya said.
One of Turkey's main grievances with the United States is the policy started by the Obama administration of supporting Kurdish fighters in Syria who are fighting IS forces.
Worldwide monitors from the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) warned the move undermined safeguards against fraud.
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Speaking to a meeting of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in Ankara, Prime Minister Binali Yildirim said "everyone has to respect the result, including the main opposition party".
People who voted "Yes" say concentrating power in the hands of the presidency will make the country more stable, while critics say it will fundamentally undercut Turkey's democracy.
The opposition complaints hinge on the electoral commission's decision, made while voting was well under way, to allow ballots that were not stamped with an official seal to be counted as valid.
Trump also spoke to Erdogan in February, reports the Guardian.
(AP Photo/Emrah Gurel). A supporter of the "no" vote lights a flare during a protest in Istanbul, against the referendum outcome, Monday, April 17, 2017.
A defiant Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan has denounced the West's "crusader mentality" after European monitors criticised a referendum in which he won sweeping new powers.
It was not entirely clear why, despite Spicer's statement, the White House later released word of Trump congratulating Erdoğan.
The constitutional amendments also end the official neutrality of the president, allowing him to lead a political party.
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