POLITICSJul 7 · 20:52 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYESean Mathews

No 'magic wand': Trump faces layers of resistance on Turkey F-35 deal

President Trump announced plans to lift sanctions on Turkey and consider selling F-35 warplanes, but experts warn Congress may resist due to longstanding tensions. Turkey's 2019 purchase of Russia's S-400 air defense system has complicated defense ties, and U.S. lawmakers remain critical of Turkey's foreign policy actions.

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Donald TrumppersonRecep Tayyip ErdoganpersonTurkeyplaceF-35 warplanestopicU.S. CongressorganizationS-400 air defense systemtopicNATOorganizationCAATSA sanctionstopic

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