Trump's Fighter Jet Fiasco: A Test of Alliances and Ego The recent revelation that US President Donald Trump is considering selling F 35 fighter jets to Turkey has sparked a flurry of reactions from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has long opposed the move.
At its heart, this controversy is as much about personal friendships and egos as it is about geopolitics.
Historically, the sale of advanced military hardware to countries like Turkey has been subject to strict scrutiny by both the US Congress and NATO allies.