The publication notes that the first about the visit of the son of the US President was stated by the chairman of the Turkish opposition republican People's Party OzGUR OZEL. At a rally in Istanbul, on September 17, the opposition claimed that Erdogan on Saturday, September 13, conducted “Secret negotiations” on gas with the eldest son of the US president.
“In the protocol, he was called a“ businessman, ”but his name was not mentioned during the visit. While Palestine is bleeding, they are doing business with Trump's son through lobbying companies,” Ozel said.
Subsequently, the source close to Erdogan confirmed DW that Trump Jr. really met with the Turkish president, however, according to the interlocutor, this was only a “visit of politeness”. According to the source, the situation in the gas sector was not discussed at the meeting.
According to Middle East Eye, the son of the American president visited Turkey along with several single-minded businessmen. The publication notes that he often travels around the region, visiting Riyadh and Dochu, accompanying his father during official visits to the Gulf countries.
Middle East Eye emphasizes that although Trump Jr. does not have an official role in the administration of his father, he is considered very influential in the White House. Now he holds the position of executive vice president of Trump Organization.
According to the sources of the publication, Erdogan seeks a bilateral meeting with the US President next week on the fields of the UN General Assembly Summit. Ankara hopes to discuss a deal on F-16 fighters, the integration of the Syrian Kurds into the Central Government in Damascus, the potential possibilities of acquiring F-35 aircraft, as well as the tension between Israel and Turkey due to Syria and Gaza.
