Trump says 'I think we have a deal' on Gaza, claims it will free hostages and end the war
During public remarks tied to his White House meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President Trump said “I think we have a deal” to end the war in Gaza, asserting it “is going to be peace” and “will get the hostages back.” The comments came as talks with Erdoğan touched on defense and trade issues — including potential F‑16/F‑35 sales — and followed Trump urging Erdoğan to stop buying Russian oil; he also made unrelated remarks about a possible James Comey indictment and a looming government shutdown.
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Trump says 'I think we have a deal' on Gaza war
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- President Trump said on Sept. 11, 2025 while departing the White House: "I think we have a deal."
- Tweet/quote context: He said the deal 'is going to be peace' and 'will get the hostages back.'
- Location/context detail: remarks made while departing for the Ryder Cup at Joint Base Andrews/Long Island (reported by Fox News Digital).
Trump: Erdogan could be ‘influential’ in ending Putin’s war by ending oil sales ‘if he wants’
New information:
- Direct presidential quote urging Turkish President Erdoğan to stop buying oil and gas from Russia: 'the best thing he could do is not buy oil and gas from Russia.'
- Trump framed the ask as a way Erdoğan 'could have a big influence' in ending the war if he stops Russian energy purchases.
- Article notes tariffs and trade (including potential F-16/F-35/F-35 ban discussions) were on the meeting agenda and identifies Turkey as Russia’s third-largest oil importer behind India and China.
Trump says he's close to Gaza deal as he meets with Turkey's Erdogan
New information:
- President Trump publicly said he 'thinks a deal to end the war in Gaza is near' during the Oval Office meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
- The remark was made on the record at a White House meeting on Thursday.
- Trump also commented on a potential indictment of former FBI Director James Comey and blamed Democrats for a looming government shutdown during the same session.
WATCH LIVE: Trump meets with Turkey’s Erdogan as White House considers lifting ban on F-35 sales
New information:
- White House meeting scheduled Sept. 25, 2025 at 11:15 a.m. ET between President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.
- U.S. hold on F-35 sales to Turkey is under reconsideration; Turkish officials say they have already paid about $1.4 billion toward the jets.
- Trump framed the talks as including large-scale Boeing purchases and a major F-16 deal; Turkey was expelled from the F-35 program after buying Russia’s S-400 system.