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Congress is blocking President Trump’s push to reinstate Turkey in the F-35 fighter jet program, citing Erdogan’s shifting alliances with Russia and Iran and his confrontational stance toward Israel and Greece. Lawmakers argue that granting Turkey access to advanced U.S. jets would undermine U.S. security and send the wrong message to allies. This isn’t the first time — Turkey was kicked out in 2019 after acquiring Russian S-400 systems, and Congress made it illegal for Turkey to rejoin without dismantling those systems. Despite recent White House talks and a proposed F-110 engine deal, Congress remains united in its stance, warning that any attempt to override their law will face stiff legal and political resistance.

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