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Biden makes NATO look weak with arms sales to Turkey
Ignoring Erdogan's regional warmongering and abuse of human rights
President Biden reversed course last week, backing the sale of upgraded F-16 fighter jets to Turkey.
- David L. Phillips
- The Washington Times
U.S. officials reject allegations that Mr. Biden’s decision was a reward to Turkey for lifting its veto of NATO membership for Sweden and Finland.
Why did Mr. Biden suddenly agree to transfer F-16s after meeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan?
Was there a deal?
Turning a blind eye to Turkey’s human rights abuses and warmongering undermines U.S. leadership and moral authority.
The sale of F-16s still requires congressional approval.
Announcing his support for the…