Trump's Statements on Relationship with Turkey and F-35 Sales
July 7, 2026
Donald Trump announced that the relationship with Turkey is very good and opened the door for the sale of F-35s to Turkey. Erdoğan hopes for a favorable decision regarding the F-35s at the NATO summit. Trump also stated that he will lift sanctions against Turkey, which could facilitate the country's return to the F-35 program. However, there are concerns about Congressional reactions, as some lawmakers oppose these decisions. The situation is complicated, as Turkey needs to manage the acquisition of the S-400s without provoking a response from Russia.