Trump Rejects Netanyahu’s Objections to F-35 Sale to Turkey

US President Donald Trump dismissed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s objections to selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, stating, “Nobody tells me what we should be selling.” Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump called Turkey a “tremendous ally” and praised its role in Syria. Netanyahu had warned the sale could disrupt the Middle East power balance. Turkey was removed from the F-35 program in 2019 after purchasing Russia’s S-400 system, but Trump has signaled willingness to lift sanctions.