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Analysis-Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside <p>By Tuvan Gumrukcu, Huseyin Hayatsever and Jonathan Spicer</p><p>ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - Turkey put on a red-white-and-blue air show and named a new airport building after President Donald Trump, seeking to take its relationship with the U.S. to new heights at a NATO summit in Ankara, even as the U.S. leader lashed out at others in the defence alliance.</p>

Erdogan’s warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit https://www.europesays.com/people/139781/ President Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week’s NATO summit…

Trump once again demonstrating his mastery of international relations. Overheard at NATO summit whining to Turkish president Erdoğan that even know the US didn't need help in Iran his feelings are hurt because NATO didn't help him commit crimes. Completely unaware Türkiye F35s have a special target

The Latest: President Trump pleases Turkey, angers other allies ahead of NATO summit https://www.europesays.com/3114450/ US President Donald Trump and American officials meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Turkish officials at…

Trump arrived at the NATO summit in Ankara today and demanded Greenland, threatened to pull all U.S. troops from Europe, and announced he is lifting sanctions on Turkey for buying Russian weapons. He said Erdogan has been more loyal than NATO allies. NATO was founded 77 years ago on mutual defense.

#NATOsummit - Erdogan welcomes Trump to Ankara ahead of the NATO summit in Turkey Trump praised the US’s good relations with Ankara and the role played in the North Atlantic Alliance by “a strong country like Turkey”.

Ukraine, Iran shadow high-stakes NATO summit as Trump leans on allies, embraces Erdogan https://www.europesays.com/people/141454/ The NATO summit in Turkey this week affords President Trump a rare in-person opportunity to lean on European…

Turkey is Testing Trump Ahead of the NATO Summit https://www.europesays.com/3108021/ When Recep Tayyip Erdoǧan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) won Turkey’s November 2002 elections, Erdoǧan bent over backwards…

Trump’s posture with NATO pressures European leaders : State of the World from NPR : NPR https://www.byteseu.com/2175223/ President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as he arrives for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, Tuesday, July 7, 2026. Dogukan …

At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ : NPR https://www.byteseu.com/2176765/ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan welcomes President Trump upon his arrival at Etimesgut Air Base near Ankara, Turkey, on July 7 before attending the NATO summit. Abdullah …

Erdogan’s ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit https://www.europesays.com/3108047/ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump meet as part of the NATO Summit in…

This year, the summit will be hosted by Erdogan, another key NATO member with an independent streak. His close ties to Trump may keep him at the table, but it’s unlikely to mend the rifts. apnews.com/article/nato...

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised President Donald Trump’s actions in the war against Iran during an Oval Office meeting Wednesday, while pushing back on Trump’s criticism of the alliance and insisting NATO allies backed him in the conflict. President Donald Trump, right, shakes hands with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File) President Donald Trump greets Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan during a summit, Oct. 13, 2025, in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, Pool, File) President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the East Room of the White House, Nov. 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File) President Donald Trump, left, talks with Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at a summit of heads of state and government at NATO headquarters in Brussels, July 11, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File) President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Er…

a top goal of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and one that Trump has predicted for some time would occur. Trump and Erdogan repeatedly underscored their warm relationship as they met soon after the US president arrived in Ankara for the NATO summit.

This is how Erdogan’s official reception for Donald Trump unfolded at the Presidential Palace in Ankara, during the US President’s visit to Turkey to attend the NATO leaders’ summit being held in the Turkish capital. hispanatolia.com/en/erdogan-w...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. president to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even come with a significant gift related to Turkish defense. Trump has frequently lavished praise on the Turkish president, calling him a "hell of a leader" and a good friend. "I would not have gone for most people," Trump said last week. "But he called me up. He said: 'Please, I have it in Turkey. You got to be there. The United States has to be in there.' And so I'm going out of respect to President Erdogan." Leveraging that respect has helped Erdogan avoid the disarray that the U.S. president's absence would cause the alliance, particularly at a time when Trump has been repeatedly threatening to pull U.S. forces from Europe and scale back America's role in NATO , unsettling allies. Trump has long rebuked other NATO countries over their defense spending — and claimed last year's pledge to collectively boost it as a major personal win — while more recently clashing with them for failin…

NATO leaders rolled out a lavish welcome for US President Donald Trump in Ankara, as anxiety built ahead of the summit’s harder negotiations. Trump praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and their personal “chemistry,” while continuing to >>

Erdogan’s ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit https://www.europesays.com/people/140082/ Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump meet as part of the NATO Summit in…

Who Is Recep Tayyip Erdoğan? Turkey’s Powerful President and … Up next Published on 07 July 2026 Author Internewscast Share article The post has been shared by 0 people. Facebook 0 X (Twitter) 0 Pinterest 0 Mail 0 As President Donald Trump travels to Ankara, Turkey, for the next NATO summit, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan is once again emerging as a central figure in the alliance’s political calculations. Trump has described Erdoğan as “a friend” and “a respected leader,” a rapport that could influence defense discussions between Washington and Ankara, including Turkey’s longstanding push to rebuild closer military ties. The summit comes at a time that underscores Erdoğan’s unusual leverage. After Turkey accepted delivery of Russia’s S-400 missile defense system in 2019, he was widely viewed as one of NATO’s most difficult partners. But with the war in Ukraine continuing, the Middle East facing fresh volatility and the Black Sea taking on greater strategic importance, Turkey has become harder for the alliance to marginalize. Still, Erdoğan remains a puzzle to many observers. Analysts say he is not easily defined by a single ideological lane; instead, he has repeatedly resh…

Trump hails Erdoğan 'chemistry,' renews criticism of NATO allies U.S. President Donald Trump hailed his 'chemistry' with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan as he arrived in Ankara for Tuesday's NATO summit, using the occasion to renew h...

Turkey is Testing Trump Ahead of the NATO Summit https://www.europesays.com/people/139914/ When Recep Tayyip Erdoǧan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) won Turkey’s November 2002 elections, Erdoǧan bent over backwards…

Turkish President Erdogan highlighted at the NATO Summit in Ankara that President Trump's decision to attend was influenced by Turkey hosting the event, while also noting the significance of their personal friendship.

Trump's visit a win for Turkey's Erdogan, NATO tensions aside <p>By Tuvan Gumrukcu, Huseyin Hayatsever and Jonathan Spicer</p><p>ANKARA, July 8 (Reuters) - Turkey put on a red-white-and-blue air show and named a new airport building after President Donald Trump, seeking to take its relationship with the U.S. to new heights at a NATO summit in Ankara, even as the U.S. leader lashed out at others in the defence alliance.</p>

Trump welcomes 'highly opinionated' Erdogan to White House: From ... The US president also said that it was Erdogan who was responsible for a successful fight in Syria. Talking about his efforts to stop nations from buying Russian oil, Trump said that the best thing the Turkish leader could do is not buy oil and gas from Russia. US President Donald Trump welcomed his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, to the White House on Thursday (September 25). The duo held talks after the United States kicked out Turkey, a NATO ally, from its flagship F-35 fighter jet program after it purchased an air defence system from Russia. Erdogan said that his meeting with Trump was an opportunity to discuss the F-35 and F-16. Meanwhile, the American president praised Erdogan, saying he is "a highly opinionated man" and that Trump "does not like opinionated people," but he likes the Turkish President. "He is a tough man," Trump remarked about Erdogan while suggesting that he stop buying Russian oil. Moreover, Trump also said that if he had a good meeting with the Turkish leader, Erdogan's country can expect a lift from the sanctions on it "almost immediately". Also read:US Defence Secretary …

🗨️ Leveraging his strong relationship with Trump, Erdoğan has emerged as the main political winner of the NATO Summit in Ankara. Does that mean all is well between Türkiye and its Western allies? "The issues in the background remain," cautioned @gspataf95.bsky.social in @politico.eu. ⬇️

Trump met Erdogan in Ankara, lashed out at NATO allies. /07.07.2026 Trump, Ankara'da Erdoğan ile görüştü ve NATO müttefiklerine sert eleştiriler yöneltti. / 07.07.2026 #cartooningforpeace #summit #futureplans

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO ... President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of the European leaders who are expected to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey WASHINGTON --WASHINGTON (AP) —President Donald Trumphas berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attendnext week's NATO summitin Turkey. But hostRecep Tayyip Erdoganhas drawn on his close ties with the U.S. leader to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even come with a significant gift related to Turkish defense. “I would not have gone for most people,” Trump said last week. “But he called me up. He said: ‘Please, I have it in Turkey. You got to be there. The United States has to be in there.’ And so I’m going out of respect to President Erdogan.” Leveraging that respect has helped Erdoganavoid the disarraythat Trump's absence would cause the alliance, particularly at a time when the Republican president has been repeatedlythreatening to pull U.S. forcesfrom Europe andscale back America’s role in NATO, unsettling allies. Trump, who has frequentlypraised Erdoganand has called him a “hell of a leader,” has long rebuke…

Erdogan-Trump Friendship Can Help NATO, Turkey’s Foreign Minister Says President Trump with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey in the White House, last year. While directly criticizing some NATO leaders, Mr. Trump has maintained cordial ties with Mr. Erdogan.

Trump’s ties to Erdogan sold him on this year’s NATO summit. Turkey may win big in other ways https://www.europesays.com/people/138209/ WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected…

The Latest: President Trump pleases Turkey, irks other allies ahead of NATO summit | National News https://www.byteseu.com/2174785/ U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara, announcing that the U.S. will lift sanctions, …

Trump claimed he asked Erdogan to stay out of the Iran-Israel conflict, which Turkey denied. Trump’s admiration for Erdogan, demonstrated by his planned attendance at the NATO summit and potential support for Turkey’s F-35 request, highlights Turkey’s growing influence.

Trump flew to Ankara and told reporters he came solely for Erdogan. Two men who have called the press the enemy of the people, jailed political opponents, and declared themselves indispensable to their nations sat down together at a NATO summit founded on democratic principles.

Trump’s ties to Erdogan sold him on this year’s NATO summit. Turkey may win big in other ways Trump has frequently lavished praise on the Turkish president, calling him a “hell of a leader” and a good friend. “I would not have gone for most people,” apnews.com/article/nato...

Turkish FM says Erdoğan-Trump ties could help ease NATO divisions Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump could help ease differences within NATO as alliance leaders ga...

Erdogan: Turkey working to bring US and Iran to common ground <article data-history-node-id="443739" about="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/erdogan-turkey-working-bring-us-and-iran-common-ground" class="live-blog-update default clearfix"> <h2> <a href="https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/erdogan-turkey-working-bring-us-and-iran-common-ground" rel="bookmark"> <span class="field field-title">Erdogan: Turkey working to bring US and Iran to common ground </span> </a> </h2> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-field-text"><p>The Turkish president said his country is taking steps to reinforce global peace, Al Jazeera reported.</p> <p>“All our friends are working together to achieve this end,” he said.</p> <p>Asked about the situation in Gaza, he said, “We will work towards restoring peace in the region.”&nbsp;</p> <p>The Nato summit, he added, “pays attention to all these matters” and expressed hope for a “good outcome”.</p> <p>US president Donald Trump, who arrived in Ankara for the summit today, meanwhile criticised Nato again for its stance on the Iran war.</p> <p>“We we…

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Trump praises Erdoğan, pressures Europe on NATO and defense | National https://www.europesays.com/people/143784/ (The Center Square) – President Donald Trump remained icy toward key European leaders at the NATO Summit Tuesday,…

Trump’s ties to Erdogan sold him on this year’s NATO summit. Turkey may win big in other ways :: WRAL.com https://www.europesays.com/people/138038/ WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend…

Turkey is Testing Trump Ahead of the NATO Summit https://www.byteseu.com/2166178/ When Recep Tayyip Erdoǧan’s Justice and Development Party (AKP) won Turkey’s November 2002 elections, Erdoǧan bent over backwards to assure the Western audience that he no longer represented the hardline Islamism …

🔴 BREAKING: Trump used his meeting with Erdoğan to heap praise on the Turkish leader, lash out at NATO allies for staying out of the Iran war, float a possible F-35 sale to Turkey, and claim a Russia-Ukraine settlement could come “hopefully soon.” Key takeaways here 👇

Trump routinely berates NATO allies for failing to support his wars, yet eagerly attends an Ankara summit just because an autocratic leader asked nicely. Flattery allows Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to potentially unlock barred F-35 fighter deals.

The Latest: President Trump Pleases Turkey, Irks Other Allies Ahead of NATO Summit https://www.europesays.com/people/143264/ U.S. President Donald Trump has met with Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdoğan ahead of the NATO summit in…