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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 3 MIN

Ruth Michaelson: Guardian Journalist on the NATO alliance summit, Trump's comments around Greenland and selling fighter jets to Turkey

from Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · host Newstalk ZB

Donald Trump's floating the idea of selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey, despite a Congressional ban.  The US President is in the country alongside other European leaders for a NATO summit – our Defence Minister Chris Penk is also heading there for the NATO Defence Industry Forum, and meeting counterparts from allied countries.  Trump's suggested lifting US sanctions imposed on Turkey and a ban on F-35 sales for its purchase of a Russian air defence system, saying it’s been a loyal ally.  The Guardian’s Ruth Michaelson told Ryan Bridge that everything Trump has said indicates he wants the sale to go ahead – whether Congress will allow it is another question.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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