10.06.2026 19:40
US President Donald Trump gave a clear answer to an Israeli journalist's question: "Turkish President Erdogan continues to threaten Israel. Do you think there is a possibility of a conflict between Israel and Turkey? Also, will you sell F-35s to Turkey?" Trump said, "Erdogan is a very good friend of mine and we worked together very well. I like him very much. He is an extraordinary leader and a strong person, a very strong person."
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SCANDALOUS QUESTION FROM ISRAELI JOURNALIST
Meanwhile, Trump also responded to a question from an Israeli journalist targeting Turkey and President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In response to the scandalous question, 'Turkish President Erdogan continues to threaten Israel. Do you think there is a possibility of a conflict between Israel and Turkey? Also, will you sell F-35s to Turkey?' Trump used language praising President Erdogan and emphasizing their friendship.
'ERDOGAN IS AN EXTRAORDINARY LEADER AND A STRONG PERSON, A VERY STRONG PERSON'
Stating that he worked very well with Erdogan in the past, Trump said, 'Erdogan is a very good friend of mine, and we worked very well together. I like him a lot. I shouldn't say that because the press will immediately say, 'Oh, he likes Erdogan.' But he is an extraordinary leader and a strong person, a very strong person.'
'HE RESPECTS ME, AND I RESPECT HIM'
Trump, stating he absolutely does not believe in the possibility of a conflict between the two countries, said he had not heard the Israeli journalist's claims and added, 'I haven't heard such a thing. If I had, I would call him and make sure everything was okay. I don't think something like that would happen with Turkey; at least not while I am president. Because he respects me, and I respect him. Beyond that, we have a good friendship between us.'