"Erdogan is my friend"

“He (Erdogan) is a very good friend of mine, and we have worked together very well. I love him. He is a great leader and a very strong person.”

Responding to a question from an Israeli journalist about the possibility of tensions escalating into conflict between Israel and Türkiye, US President Donald Trump downplayed the likelihood of such a scenario. He indicated that he would step in diplomatically if needed, emphasizing his personal rapport with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.