President Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara is putting Turkey-U.S. relations back in the spotlight, especially on defense issues that matter to many Turkish American families and community members.
According to the Associated Press, Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and said the United States will lift sanctions that have limited Turkey’s access to advanced fighter jets. He also said the possibility of selling F-35 aircraft to Turkey is something he would consider, although legal and congressional hurdles still stand in the way.
The discussion is part of a broader NATO summit, but the bilateral meeting between the two leaders is the part many readers will follow most closely. For Turkish Americans, any movement on sanctions, aircraft sales, or defense cooperation could signal a warmer and more practical phase in the relationship between the two countries.
The visit does not guarantee a final deal, but it does show that both sides are again talking seriously about major issues. If the two governments keep the momentum going, the results could affect military cooperation, business confidence, and Turkey’s standing with its allies.
Source credit: This news brief is based on reporting from AP News.
Original headline: President Trump meets NATO leaders as they try to show strength in Turkey
Original publication date: 2026-07-07
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