In a move that could have significant implications for international relations and defense spending, President Trump has hinted at the possibility of re-admitting Turkey into the F-35 fighter jet program. The country was expelled from the program in 2019 after its purchase of a Russian S-400 missile defense system, which U.S. officials viewed as a threat to the F-35's advanced technology. Now, with tensions between the U.S. and Turkey seemingly easing, President Trump is weighing the pros and cons of readmitting Turkey to the program. The decision will likely be closely watched by defense experts and lawmakers, who will be eager to see if President Trump's inclination to forgive Turkey will ultimately prevail.
President Trump said Wednesday he is undecided on whether to readmit Turkey into the U.S.'s F-35 fighter jet program after expelling the country during his first term. "I haven't totally made up my mind, but my inclination is to say, look, he's [Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan] done everything, he's helped us in so many...
