Trump's lapel pin choice draws attention during Erdoğan meeting
During the meeting between US President Donald Trump and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the 'F-35' pin on Trump's lapel became a focal point.
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At the meeting held in Washington D.C., US President Donald Trump came to the door to welcome President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. After a brief greeting, the two moved to the Oval Office.
During the meeting, it did not go unnoticed that Trump was wearing an 'F-35' pin next to the US flag on his lapel. This detail was a reference to the F-35 program, which was one of the main topics of the meeting.
MAIN TOPICS OF THE MEETING
During the session with the press, Trump was asked while shaking hands with Erdoğan, "Mr. President, will you allow President Erdoğan to purchase F-35s?" Trump responded to this question by saying, "We will see."
President Erdoğan stated, "We are experiencing a new era in US-Turkey relations with Trump. We hope to address the issues of F-16s, F-35s, and Halkbank. As for the Heybeliada school, we are ready to do what is necessary."
Trump, for his part, noted that the meeting was held in a positive atmosphere, saying, "I know Erdoğan wants some things. I think he will get what he wants."