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July 3, 2026
Trump to Attend NATO Summit in Turkey, Boosting Erdogan's Position
- Trump's praise for Erdogan secures his presence at the NATO summit in Turkey.
- The U.S. may explore selling F-35 jets and F-110 engines to Turkey, despite bipartisan opposition.
- The State Department plans to bypass congressional objections for over $700 million in jet-engine sales to Ankara.
2 Sources
- Trump's ties to Erdogan sold him on this year's NATO summit. Turkey may win big in other waysJul 3, 2026 at 6:32 AM · ABC News
- NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with TrumpJul 3, 2026 at 7:03 AM · Reuters