Trump and Erdogan Meet: Syria and ISIS Agenda
- US President Donald Trump abruptly ended a press conference at the White House on January 20, 2026, to take a scheduled phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip...
- Trump was addressing reporters on the third anniversary of his inauguration when he announced he needed to conclude the meeting.
- During the call, Trump and Erdoğan discussed developments in northern Syria, the ongoing fight against ISIS, and the peace process in gaza.
Trump Interrupts Press Conference for Call with Erdoğan
US President Donald Trump abruptly ended a press conference at the White House on January 20, 2026, to take a scheduled phone call with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The Presidential Directorate of Communications confirmed the call focused primarily on Syria and the status of ISIS detainees.
Trump was addressing reporters on the third anniversary of his inauguration when he announced he needed to conclude the meeting. He had been discussing global issues including Venezuela, greenland, Iran, and Syria when he stated, “Any other questions? I have to go,” according to reports from the US press.
During the call, Trump and Erdoğan discussed developments in northern Syria, the ongoing fight against ISIS, and the peace process in gaza.