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Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
By Seung Min Kim And Suzan Fraser, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· July 3, 2026
· 6 min read
President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. president to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even come ...
Key takeaway But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For residents of Terrell Hills , the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey may seem like a distant event, but its implications could resonate closer to home. As a community within the San Antonio area, which is home to several major military installations, the potential sale of F-35 fighter jets to Turkey could have a ripple effect on local defense industries and economies. The fact that President Trump is considering this sale, despite Turkey's closeness to Moscow, raises questions about the impact on San Antonio's own defense sector. Additionally, Trump's decision to attend the summit, reportedly out of respect for Turkish President Erdogan, may be seen as a reflection of the complex web of international relationships that can influence local economic and security interests. As the summit approaches, Terrell Hills residents may want to pay attention to how these developments could shape the local defense landscape and the broader implications for the San Antonio area.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 3, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of his European counterparts expected to attend next week's NATO summit in Turkey. But host Recep Tayyip Erdogan has drawn on his close ties with the U.S. president to secure his presence at the Ankara event — an appearance that may even come ...
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