Trump Hints at Favor for Turkey Over F-35 Jets
- U.S. President Donald Trump indicated he might approve providing Turkey with F-35 fighter jets and jet engines ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, praising Turkey's military strength and NATO membership.
- Turkey was removed from the F-35 program in 2019 after purchasing Russian S-400 air-defense systems, raising U.S. security concerns.
- Vice President JD Vance confirmed a formal legal review is underway to ensure any potential sale of jet engines to Turkey complies with U.S. laws.
- Trump accepted an invitation to attend the NATO summit in Ankara out of respect for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, highlighting Turkey's significant defense industry and military capabilities.
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Trump praises 'strong man' Erdoğan, says he'll 'probably' make the Turkish leader ‘very happy’
U.S. President Donald Trump hinted on Wednesday that Washington is looking to move ahead with the sale of military equipment to Turkey. Asked by a reporter in the White House if Trump’s visit to Turkey on July 7-8 will be accompanied by “a big gift bag,” with the reporter noting that Ankara seeks F-110 jet engines and F-35s, the president replied: “Yeah, I think so. He’s a member of NATO ... I’m going to probably do something that’s going to mak…
The US excluded Turkey from the F-35 project in 2019 after the NATO partner acquired Russian missile defense systems.
Trump Promises “Gift” to Turkey and Applauds “Great Leader” Erdogan
US President Donald Trump meets with Mark Rutte, Secretary General of NATO, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, USA, 24 June 2026. Credit: EPA/YURI GRIPAS / POOL via AMNA In a joint press appearance alongside NATO Secretary General, U.S. President Donald Trump hinted at a potential defense breakthrough with Turkey, specifically addressing whether he would bring a “big gift” for President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan: F-35 fighter je…
Trump signals progress on Turkey's F-35 fighter jet deal
Washington: US President Donald Trump has praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as “a friend” and signalled potential progress on Turkey’s long-running bid to acquire F-35 fighter aircraft, while Vice President J.D. Vance said the administration was reviewing whether Ankara had met all legal requirements. Speaking alongside NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House on Wednesday (local time), Trump repeatedly commended Erdogan…
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