Trump Considers Lifting Turkey Sanctions and Selling F-35s

During a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, President Donald Trump announced that the United States will lift sanctions on Turkey. He also stated that he is considering selling F-35 fighter jets to the country. The decision marks a significant shift in U.S. policy. Turkey was removed from the F-35 program and faced sanctions after purchasing a Russian missile defense system, which NATO allies said threatened the security of the aircraft. Experts have warned that selling the advanced jets to Turkey could pose a risk to Western defense systems. The F-35 is a stealth fighter used by the U.S. and its allies, and sharing its technology with a nation that operates Russian equipment raises security concerns. No final decision has been made on the sale. The announcement comes as the two leaders discussed trade and regional security issues.