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Trump told Erdogan he is attending Nato's Ankara summit 'just for him'
US President Donald Trump told Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he is attending the NATO summit in Ankara to please him, with sources citing Turkey's hosting role as a key factor. Tensions between the US and European allies are rising, and the summit is seen as a potential breaking point. Turkey's defense spending and support for US-aligned policies are highlighted as factors in Trump's decision.
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