Trump envoy to Turkey doubles down after backlash, pushes ‘peace through strength’ policy

U.S. Ambassador Tom Barrack defended his controversial remarks equating Israel with Hezbollah, emphasizing 'realism' and the 'peace through strength' policy. He denied shifting U.S. stance toward Hezbollah or Iran, citing the need for pragmatic Middle East strategies. Barrack also advocated for Turkey's reinstatement in the F-35 program despite its S-400 purchase.