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NATO showcases big arms deals as Trump feels let down

Chris Mueller
Jul 4, 2026
Jul 4, 2026 Updated Jul 7, 2026
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36th NATO summit in Ankara — U.S. President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands Tuesday with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the Bestepe Presidential Compound during a formal welcome for the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Emrah Gurel, Pool

U.S. President Trump arrives in Turkey for the NATO summit — U.S. President Donald Trump, right, is greeted by Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday after arriving at Etimesgut Air Base to take part in a NATO summit, in Ankara, Turkey.
Jonathan Ernst, REUTERS

From left, European Council President Antonio Costa, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen react Tuesday as they meet on the sidelines of the NATO leaders' summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Stoyan Nenov, REUTERS

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