Congressional Bill Proposes Conditions on US Arms Sales to Turkey

New legislation, the "Turkey Human Rights Promotion Act of 2026," has been introduced in both the U.S. House and Senate. The bill aims to link U.S. weapons sales and military aid to Turkey with human rights reforms, also threatening sanctions and visa bans for Turkish officials. This follows President Trump's stated support for a potential F-35 sale to Turkey, indicating potential friction between the executive and legislative branches on foreign policy.