During a press conference with the NATO Secretary General, U.S. President Donald Trump suggested a possible shift in defense relations with Turkey. He indicated he may approve the sale of F-35 fighter jets and engines for Turkey’s KAAN aircraft to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, calling it a potential “gift.” This comes after Turkey’s exclusion from the F-35 program due to its purchase of Russian S-400 missile systems. Trump emphasized Turkey’s membership in NATO as justification for reconsidering the sale. The potential deal represents a significant policy change and could strain relations with other NATO allies. Further details regarding the conditions and timeline of any potential sale remain unclear. The announcement follows a period of strained relations between the two countries over various geopolitical issues.