Trump Says Erdogan ‘Knows About Rigged Elections Better Than Anybody’
Summary
During a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, former U.S. President Donald Trump joked about Erdogan's experience with rigged elections. The meeting highlighted efforts to improve U.S.-Turkey relations after a period of distance.Key Facts
- Donald Trump met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Oval Office.
- Trump made a joke about Erdogan's knowledge of rigged elections.
- The comment referred to Erdogan's long tenure in power and criticism he has faced about Turkey's democratic practices.
- Observers have noted issues with Turkey's elections, including pressure on the media and opposition figures.
- Trump and Erdogan discussed Turkey's interest in returning to the U.S. F-35 fighter jet program.
- Turkey was previously suspended from the F-35 program due to its purchase of Russia's S-400 missile defense system.
- Trump did not make any commitments regarding Turkey's return to the F-35 program during the meeting.
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