Philip Gordon
Coverage of Philip Gordon in the Nexus archive.
- Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
President Trump's close relationship with Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan has secured his attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey, potentially benefiting Turkey with defense-related agreements. Trump's support for Erdogan contrasts with his criticism of other NATO members, while Biden has maintained distance from Erdogan due to Turkey's democratic concerns.
- Erdogan’s warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
President Trump's close relationship with Turkish President Erdogan has secured his attendance at the NATO summit in Turkey, potentially leading to a defense deal involving F-35 fighter jets. This contrasts with Biden's administration, which distanced from Erdogan over democratic concerns.
- Trump’s ties to Erdogan sold him on this year’s NATO summit. Turkey may win big in other ways
President Donald Trump's close relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured Trump's attendance at the 2026 NATO summit in Turkey. The visit may lead to defense-related benefits for Turkey, including potential F-35 fighter jet sales and jet engine deals, leveraging Trump's preference for strongman leaders.
- Trump's ties to Erdogan sold him on this year's NATO summit. Turkey may win big in other ways
President Trump's close relationship with Turkish President Erdogan secured the 2024 NATO summit in Turkey, with potential defense benefits for Turkey, including discussions on F-35 jets and jet engines. Trump praised Erdogan as a 'hell of a leader,' contrasting with Biden's administration, which distanced itself from Erdogan over democratic concerns and ties to Russia.
- Trump's ties to Erdogan sold him on this year's NATO summit. Turkey may win big in other ways
President Donald Trump's close relationship with Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan secured his attendance at the NATO summit in Ankara, potentially leading to defense-related deals. Trump praised Erdogan and hinted at possible agreements on jet engines and F-35 fighter jets, contrasting with the Biden administration's distance from Turkey due to democratic concerns.