F-35 message from US President Trump: Erdoğan is my friend

US President Donald Trump has made a notable statement regarding Turkey and the F-35 agenda. Calling AKP Chairman and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan "my friend," Trump emphasized that Turkey is an important ally. Regarding defense sales, Trump also stated, "Nobody can tell us what we can and cannot sell."

TRUMP'S STATEMENT ON ERDOĞAN

US President Donald Trump spoke highly of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in his assessment of the F-35 issue.

Trump referred to Erdoğan as "my friend."

"TURKEY HAS BEEN A TREMENDOUS ALLY TO ME"

Trump stated that Turkey is an important ally for the US.

The US President said, "Turkey has been a tremendous ally to me."

F-35 MESSAGE: "NOBODY CAN TELL US"

Trump spoke clearly regarding the defense industry and sales decisions.

The US President sent a striking message on the F-35 agenda with the words, "Nobody can tell us what we can and cannot sell."

HE HAD SAID, "WE WILL THINK ABOUT SOMETHING ON THIS"

During his visit to Ankara for the NATO summit, the US President had said regarding the sale of F-35 aircraft to Turkey, "We will make a decision on this. We have a very good relationship, and I think many people are wondering why we are not doing this. Turkey is a loyal friend of ours. The F-35 is a great aircraft. And we will definitely think about something on this matter."

News Source: 12punto