US President Donald Trump revealed his decision to attend the Nato summit was primarily influenced by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, emphasizing their strong relationship.
Trump will attend the NATO summit at Ankara
Jul 07, 2026
09:54 am
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump has departed for Ankara for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.
Speaking to reporters before his departure from Joint Base Andrews, Trump said his relationship with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was a major factor in his decision to attend the summit.
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