Donald Trump said he would review a potential sale of F‑35 fighter jets to Turkey, noting that the decision would be made by the U.S. government. He added that U.S.–Turkey relations had improved and that Turkey had proven more loyal than some other countries.
Trump emphasized that the F‑35 is the best fighter jet available and that any sale would depend on resolving legal hurdles, including the status of Russia’s S‑400 air‑defence system and congressional approval.
The comments come as Turkey seeks to rejoin the F‑35 program, a move that requires clearing regulatory and security obstacles.