The Trump administration plans to bypass Congress and approve an F-110 jet engine sale worth $750 million to Turkey, despite opposition from Rep. Gregory Meeks, according to the Wall Street Journal. The move comes amid efforts to strengthen defense ties with Ankara.
The Wall Street Journal reports that the Trump administration intends to bypass congressional approval for a $750 million sale of F-110 jet engines to Turkey, over the objection of House Foreign Affairs Committee member Gregory Meeks. The report follows earlier signals from President Trump and Vice President Vance regarding potential arms sales to Ankara, including a possible return to the F-35 program (as The Zioneer reported Thursday). The engine deal specifically targets the Turkish KAAN domestic fighter program. Congressional resistance remains a potential obstacle, and it is not yet clear how the administration plans to execute a bypass. The report is attributed to the Journal's sources; official confirmation from the State Department or Turkish officials is pending.
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