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What to expect as Trump hosts Turkey's President Erdogan

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Julia Hahn in Istanbul
September 25, 2025Advertisement
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is set to meet US President Donald Trump at the White House, marking a symbolic return after years of strained US-Turkey ties under former President Joe Biden. Erdogan seeks military and trade deals, including F-35 jets and Boeing purchases, while leveraging Trump’s leniency on democratic issues. However, tensions over Erdogan's support for Hamas and criticism of Israel may test their "bromance."