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Trump hosts Erdogan at the White House for discussions

SUMMARY

President Trump hosted Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House, suggesting Turkey may be allowed to buy F-35 jets again. Trump views Erdogan as a valuable ally for addressing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Their meeting aimed to improve relations, strained under Biden, due to Erdogan's political crackdowns and ties with Russia.

Erdogan endorsed Trump's peace efforts, stating, “I believe in the peace efforts that President Trump is leading.” While Trump did not commit to F-35 sales, he hinted at a positive outcome. Erdogan, who hasn't visited since 2019, expressed dissatisfaction over being excluded from the F-35 program.


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