Trump welcomes Turkish President Erdogan at White House for talks

Meeting comes at a critical moment as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate amid Israel’s ongoing war in the Gaza Strip and mounting international pressure for a diplomatic resolution to the Palestinian issue.

Muhammed Selim Korkutata • 25 September 2025 • update: 25 September 2025

Turkish President Erdogan - US President Trump meeting in Washington

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Recep Tayyip Erdogan - Donald Trump meeting in Washington

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 25: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is welcomed by US President Donald Trump at White House in Washington, United States on September 25, 2025. ( Muhammed Selim Korkutata - Anadolu Agency )Muhammed Selim Korkutata

Recep Tayyip Erdogan - Donald Trump meeting in Washington

WASHINGTON, UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 25: US President Donald Trump waits to welcome Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (not seen) at White House in Washington, United States on September 25, 2025. ( Muhammed Selim Korkutata - Anadolu Agency )Muhammed Selim Korkutata

Turkish President Erdogan - US President Trump meeting in Washington

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 25: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and US President Donald Trump (R) answer questions from the press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington D.C., United States on September 25, 2025. ( Muhammed Selim Korkutata - Anadolu Agency )Muhammed Selim Korkutata

Turkish President Erdogan - US President Trump meeting in Washington

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 25: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C-L) and US President Donald Trump (C-R) answer questions from the press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington D.C., United States on September 25, 2025. ( Muhammed Selim Korkutata - Anadolu Agency )Muhammed Selim Korkutata

Turkish President Erdogan - US President Trump meeting in Washington

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 25: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (L) and US President Donald Trump (C) answer questions from the press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington D.C., United States on September 25, 2025. ( Muhammed Selim Korkutata - Anadolu Agency )Muhammed Selim Korkutata

Turkish President Erdogan - US President Trump meeting in Washington

WASHINGTON D.C., UNITED STATES - SEPTEMBER 25: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan (C) and US President Donald Trump (R) answer questions from the press in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington D.C., United States on September 25, 2025. ( Muhammed Selim Korkutata - Anadolu Agency )Muhammed Selim Korkutata