Mark Levin Blasts Turkey F-35 Plan: “Erdogan Is A Madman”

Mark Levin sharply attacked President Donald Trump over a possible Turkey F-35 sale, warning that advanced American weapons should not go to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The American media figure said Erdogan’s record makes such a deal dangerous for the United States, Israel, Greece, and the wider region.

“Erdogan is a madman,” Levin said. “We should not sell him anything.”

Levin continued, “He supported the massacre of Christians in Syria, as well as the Kurds. He threatens Israel and Greece. He is an ally of Putin and Iran. And the list of horrors goes on. This deal only strengthens him and gives him a tailwind.”

The Tanakh says, “The prudent man sees danger and hides himself.” That warning speaks directly to alliances, weapons, and the responsibility to measure not only what a partner says, but what it has done.

Turkey F-35 Sale Concerns

The concern is not only about one aircraft sale.

Turkey was removed from the F-35 program after purchasing Russia’s S-400 air defense system. U.S. lawmakers have warned that Turkish possession of the S-400 creates serious risks for American military technology.

Now, the Trump administration is advancing a major defense-related sale to Turkey, while the possibility of Turkey returning to the F-35 conversation has raised concern among Israel’s supporters, Greek officials, and members of Congress.

For Israel, the issue is especially sensitive. The F-35 is not a routine weapons platform. It is part of Israel’s qualitative military edge, which helps the Jewish state defend itself against Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and other threats.

A Turkey led by Erdogan is not viewed by many Israeli security voices as a normal NATO partner. Ankara has taken harsh positions against Israel, maintains ties across hostile regional networks, and often positions itself against Israeli interests.

Levin’s Warning And U.S. Strategy

Levin’s criticism places pressure on Trump from inside the pro-Israel American right.

His argument is clear: Turkey’s NATO status should not erase Erdogan’s conduct.

That concern also appeared in “Trump Turkey Engine Deal Raises Security Concerns.” The Trump administration is advancing a $700 million aircraft engine sale to Turkey, raising concerns over Ankara’s S-400 system, Israel policy, and NATO security.

The engine deal and the F-35 debate belong to the same strategic question. Should Washington reward Ankara while Erdogan threatens U.S. allies and maintains dangerous ties with Russia and Iran?

For America, the risk is that advanced technology could strengthen a government whose regional priorities often clash with U.S. allies.

For Israel, the risk is more direct. A stronger Turkish air force under Erdogan could alter the regional balance and deepen pressure on Israel, Greece, and Cyprus.

A Shared Moral Calling

The United States and Israel share a direct interest in keeping advanced American weapons out of hostile or unreliable hands.

That is not only a technical defense issue. It is a moral and strategic responsibility.

The United States and Israel also share a covenantal understanding before God. Both nations, at their best, see liberty as a moral calling, not only a political system.

In this story, that shared calling means protecting allies before empowering those who threaten them. It means honoring American strength by using it with discernment, not handing advanced systems to leaders who work against Israel’s security.

For Israel, that duty includes preserving the military edge needed to defend Jewish life in the land promised to the Jewish people. For America, it includes ensuring that U.S. weapons strengthen freedom, deter enemies, and protect allies who carry the same moral burden.

Levin’s warning should therefore be taken seriously. A Turkey F-35 sale would not happen in a vacuum. It would strengthen Erdogan at a moment when his posture toward Israel, Greece, and the West already raises serious concern.

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