Event Brief
Democrats accuse Trump of bypassing Congress on Turkey arms deal
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 11:06 PM ET
Summary: Democratic lawmakers said the Trump administration plans to proceed with a Turkey arms sale without congressional review.
WHO: Rep. Gregory Meeks
WHAT: Accused the Trump administration of seeking to bypass congressional review for a Turkey arms sale worth more than $700 million.
WHEN: Jun 24, 2026 at 10:07 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Meeks said the State Department did not justify the decision or provide a written rationale and informed his office it would proceed with formal notification.
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