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FILE - President Donald Trump shakes hands with Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan after a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Nov. 13, 2019, in Washington. (AP Photo/ Evan Vucci, File)
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President Donald Trump plans to meet with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House. Trump has hinted the U.S. might soon lift its hold on advanced fighter jet sales to Turkey. During Trump’s first term, the U.S. removed Turkey from the F-35 program because of concerns over Turkey's use of Russia's S-400 missile defense system. The Republican president recently suggested a resolution might be near, mentioning ongoing trade and military deals with Turkey. Despite tensions over Turkey's human rights record and ties with Russia, Trump sees Erdogan as a crucial partner, especially in efforts to resolve conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza. Trump and Erdogan are scheduled to meet and have lunch Thursday.
