US President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back on opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the potential sale of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, declaring that no external leader influences US arms sales. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed Netanyahu's reservations over arming Ankara, calling Turkey a "tremendous ally." "Nobody tells me what we should be selling," Trump said. "Turkey has been a tremendous ally for me." Show more Show less
'Nobody tells me what we should be selling': Trump rejects Netanyahu’s F-35 objections over Turkey
US President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back on opposition from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding the potential sale of American F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, declaring that no external leader influences US arms sales. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed Netanyahu's reservations over arming Ankara, calling Turkey a "tremendous ally." "Nobody tells me what we should be selling," Trump said. "Turkey has been a tremendous ally for me."
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