President Donald Trump stated on July 8, 2026, that he has not made a final decision regarding Turkey's potential re-entry into the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program. Trump mentioned, "I haven't totally made up my mind, but my inclination is to say, look, he's [Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan] done everything, he's helped us in so many..."
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Trump expresses uncertainty on Turkey's F-35 program participation
On July 8, 2026, President Trump indicated that he is undecided about Turkey's re-admission to the F-35 fighter jet program, which Turkey was expelled from during his first term. He acknowledged Turkish President Erdoğan's contributions.
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