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Trump Eyes F-35 Sale to Turkey | Charleston News
Trump may reverse course on F-35 sales to Turkey, reversing a 2020 ban tied to Turkey’s S-400 purchase, as tensions rise within NATO. During the Ankara summit, Trump tested allies’ loyalty by calling for naval support in the Strait of Hormuz—claiming he didn’t need help but wanted to see who stood with him. NATO’s Rutte countered that European bases are vital to U.S. power and noted a 40-nation coalition, including France and UK, recently partnered with Oman to secure Hormuz, showing global cooperation despite Trump’s skepticism. The episode underscores NATO’s ongoing struggle to align…
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