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Trump Arrives in Turkey for NATO Summit; Maine Senate Candidate Platner Faces Backlash

President Trump begins NATO Summit in Ankara amid ongoing alliance tensions, while Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's campaign falters after assault allegations.

Jul 7, 2026, 1:33 PM The Hill

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President Trump received a ceremonial welcome with military salutes and a flyover upon his arrival Tuesday in Ankara, Turkey, for a two-day NATO Summit. He commenced the visit with a bilateral meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. A potential U.S. sale of F-35 jets to Turkey is expected to be discussed during the summit.

Trump's criticism of NATO partners continues in his second term, focusing on their insufficient support regarding the Iran conflict and their contributions to the alliance.

Meanwhile, in the United States, Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D) is facing mounting pressure to withdraw from the race against the incumbent senator. Following sexual assault allegations that surfaced on Monday, Platner's support, both verbal and financial, has rapidly diminished.

In Michigan, Democratic Senate hopefuls are preparing for a debate Tuesday night. This event follows the recent exit of state lawmaker Mallory McMorrow from the race, leaving Rep. Haley Stevens (D-Mich.) and former Wayne County health director Abdul El-Sayed as the remaining contenders.

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