Trump to Attend NATO Summit Out of Respect for Erdogan

US President Donald Trump has announced that he will attend the upcoming NATO summit in Ankara out of deep respect for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The announcement came during a meeting between Trump and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte at the White House.Trump spoke about President Erdogan, stating, ''Erdogan is a friend of mine and stayed out of the war. He could have been one of the strongest candidates to be involved in the war with Iran. In fact, he might have even sided with Iran, given his stance on Israel.'' Trump expressed his desire for Erdogan to remain out of the conflict, which Erdogan reportedly honored. Trump's respect for Erdogan influenced his decision to attend the NATO summit.Upon announcing his decision to attend the NATO summit in Ankara, Trump said, ''President Erdogan is a respected figure and a friend of mine. I will attend the NATO summit out of respect for him.''Trump also addressed rumors of potential jet engine sales to Turkey, stating, ''I suppose so. Turkey is a member of NATO and one of its strongest members.''