06/27/2026
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AHEPA Stands Against the $700 Million Jet Engine Sale to Turkey, Writes to President Trump.
The Trump administration formally notified Congress its intent to sell $700 million of jet engines to Turkey, yesterday, June 25.
This policy stands in stark contrast to the initiatives AHEPA and the U.S. Congress have championed in limiting and preventing Turkey from acquiring U.S. weaponry.
Supreme President E. Chris Kaitson, in response, has written the following and mobilized AHEPA's political efforts in an attempt the block the sale. The abbreviated letter reads as follows:
As Supreme President of the Order of AHEPA (American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association) and on behalf of the 1.2 million Greek American and Philhellenes in the United States, we are deeply disturbed at the developments regarding the current administration’s reversal in policy regarding the Republic of Türkiye’s purchase of F-35 airplanes, engines, upgrades and technology.
Türkiye has repeatedly demonstrated that it is neither a reliable ally nor a dependable strategic partner in advancing American interests or preserving stability in the Eastern Mediterranean. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s government has consistently pursued policies that undermine regional security, weaken democratic institutions, and disregard the rule of law.
They’ve been accused of restricting religious freedom, violating international law, persecuting religious minorities, suppressing freedom of the press and political dissent, and imprisoning thousands of journalists, political opponents, and civil society activists. These actions stand in sharp contrast to the democratic values shared by the United States and its closest allies.
Mr. President, I respectfully urge you to preserve the longstanding bipartisan policy of ensuring that America’s most advanced military technology is entrusted only to dependable allies that consistently uphold our shared strategic and democratic values.
Thank you for your consideration of this important matter and for your continued leadership in protecting America’s national security interests and those of its democratic allies.
To view the full release, click the following link.
https://conta.cc/4g49EPX
