Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit

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Turkey gains a strategic advantage heading into the NATO summit due to President Erdogan's close relationship with former US President Trump, who admired Erdogan's strongman leadership style. This dynamic influences Turkey's international positioning and its role within NATO discussions.

Trump's affinity for strongmen leaders made him an admirer of Erdogan, who amassed power in Turkey as its prime minister and in his 13th year as president.