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 September 20, 2025

Trump to welcome Turkey's President Tayyip Erdogan to White House for aircraft deal discussion

President Donald Trump is rolling out the red carpet for Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan at the White House on Sept. 25, 2025, in a meeting that promises to shake up trade and military ties. This isn’t just a photo-op; it’s a high-stakes sit-down with major deals on the table. Get ready for some serious wheeling and dealing.

Newsmax reported that Trump will host Erdogan to hammer out significant agreements involving Boeing aircraft purchases, a hefty F-16 jet deal, and ongoing discussions about the coveted F-35 program, all aimed at bolstering the relationship between Washington and Ankara.

Let’s rewind a bit to set the stage. Back in Trump’s first term from 2017 to 2021, he and Erdogan shared a notably tight personal bond, often chatting like old pals. But let’s not sugarcoat it—bilateral relations were a mess, tangled up in policy disputes that tested even the strongest of friendships.

Revisiting a Rocky Past with Turkey

What caused the friction, you ask? The U.S. clashed with Turkey over Washington’s support for Kurdish fighters in Syria, while Ankara’s cozying up to Moscow raised more than a few eyebrows in D.C. It was a diplomatic tightrope, and both sides stumbled.

Things hit a boiling point in 2019 when Turkey decided to buy Russian S-400 missile defense systems. This move didn’t just annoy the Trump administration—it outright infuriated them. Playing footsie with Moscow’s military tech isn’t exactly a recipe for trust.

As a direct consequence, Washington slammed the brakes on a planned F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey. Not only that, but Turkey was also booted from a joint production program for the advanced aircraft. It was a harsh penalty, no question about it.

Turkey didn’t just sit idly by after the F-35 snub. They pivoted, securing a deal to purchase F-16 jets instead, proving they weren’t about to let one setback derail their military ambitions. It was a pragmatic, if not ideal, workaround.

Fast forward to now, and Trump seems eager to turn the page. He’s signaled optimism about not just the F-16 agreement but also reviving talks on the F-35 program. Could this be a chance to mend fences?

Trump himself sounded upbeat on Truth Social, declaring, “We are working on many Trade and Military Deals.” That’s classic Trump—always hyping the art of the deal. But let’s hope these agreements prioritize American interests over empty gestures.

Trump and Erdogan’s Personal Rapport

Speaking of Trump’s style, he also noted on Friday, “President Erdogan and I have always had a very good relationship.” That personal rapport could be the secret sauce here, smoothing over past tensions. Still, warm handshakes don’t automatically fix deep policy divides.

Remember, Erdogan’s last White House visit was back in 2019, during that same turbulent first term. A lot has happened since then, but the core issues—like Turkey’s foreign alignments—haven’t vanished. Will this meeting truly reset the relationship, or is it just diplomatic theater?

From a conservative lens, it’s refreshing to see Trump pushing for stronger ties without bowing to the progressive agenda of endless foreign apologies. Yet, we must stay sharp—Turkey’s track record with Russia demands scrutiny, not blind trust. American security isn’t a bargaining chip.

The trade angle, especially the Boeing aircraft purchase, could be a win for American jobs and industry. That’s the kind of deal-making conservatives can get behind, provided it doesn’t come at the expense of strategic leverage. Let’s keep our eyes on the fine print.

On the military front, finalizing the F-16 deal and potentially reopening the F-35 door could signal a thaw in relations. But here’s the rub: Can we trust Turkey to align with NATO priorities over Moscow’s influence? That’s the million-dollar question.

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