Personally, I believe Turkish President Recep Erdogan knew exactly what would happen when he gave all the NATO leaders a “Magnum” .357 handgun at the 2026 NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey. What happened next is exactly the reason he did it.
President Trump brings Erdogan’s gift back to the White House, with a casual ‘cool gun’ nonchalant approach. Meanwhile, back in Europe, the apoplectic recipients, administrators’, various office bureaucracies and support staff that surround each NATO politician are physically and mentally stuck, not knowing what to do.
I have read many of the media reports, and they are incredibly funny -and sad- but mostly funny {SEE HERE}.
The general response is that President Erdogan has just handed the NATO leaders something akin to an unstable, portable nuclear device. Most of the European’s won’t even touch the custom case that accompanies the handgun, let alone actually touch the alarmingly scary pistol itself.
THE MESSAGE – AGAINST THE BACKDROP: How is NATO going to “defend itself” if they cannot even receive, handle or carry a firearm? A poignant and not-s0-subtle message that is more than a little funny; in a typically Turkish manner of irony.
The main NATO request in Turkey was for U.S. patriot missiles. {CITATION} Ursula von der Leyen, the European Union commission president, thanked Erdogan for the gift, which will be decommissioned and donated to a military museum, her spokesperson said. […] “It struck me that my gift of maple syrup kind of undermatched,” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told reporters, adding that the firearm was now in police possession. “I would like to reassure Canadians, they keep guns away from me.” {CITATION}
Sometimes life makes you feel like you are sitting alone, looking at the geopolitical world – and no one can see the absurdity of it all. We need advanced weapons to protect ourselves against the horrible Russians, NATO proclaimed.
Meanwhile, “The Belgian prime minister, Bart De Wever, only “learned of the exact nature of the gift” after landing in Belgium. “The prime minister was surprised and immediately handed it over to airport police so it could be placed in a secure safe and the matter was handled in accordance with relevant procedures,” an official said on Thursday.”
Several revolvers, including those belonging to Starmer, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, and the Dutch prime minister, Rob Jetten, have for now remained in the Turkish capital. Depending on the laws in force, transporting firearms is often far from straightforward, especially when they are fully functional. {source}
The Magnum styled .357 revolvers came with six bullets. “Beyond the logistical challenge, the gift also puzzled several delegations attending the summit.” … “The question asked over and over again: why such a gift?” … “The Turkish presidency did not immediately respond.”
Von der Leyen “expressed her thanks” to Erdoğan for the gift, her spokesperson said, adding that it would be decommissioned and donated to a military museum.
These same NATO leaders are asking President Trump for advanced Patriot Missiles.
Perhaps I’m the only one who can see the point Erdogan is making.
European NATO leaders dislike Recep Erdogan immensely.
For many years I have outlined Erdogan’s duplicity; quite simply – I am not a fan, yet you cannot deny the respect he has created against his adversaries within his position as the world’s most powerful gatekeeper for the future of Europe.
Europe says Erdogan cannot be trusted with American F-35 technology.
Europe asks President Trump for advanced patriot missiles.
Erdogan gives European leaders handguns.
European leaders and every layer of their bureaucratic staff are frozen.
Well played.
😂 😂 😂 😂
The great Pretenders..
Ladies and gentlemen, your feckless European “leaders.”
I looked it up, and those are revolvers from the 90’s, made by Turkish arms maker MKE. They’re beautiful, and each one is engraved on the barrel with the name of the recipient.
Otherwise, yes, the subtext is about as subtle as a brick through a window. The pansy-ass EU globalists don’t even know what to do with a revolver, never mind a war effort against Russia.
Johnny B,
How AWESOME would it be, if at the next Oval Office (de)press briefing, President Trump yanks that smoke wagon out of a shoulder holster, and lays it down on the Resolute Desk, and asks “Questions?”
Best,
skipper
President Trump could have Thune meet in the Oval office to discuss the Save America Act. He pushes the revolver across the desk to Thune, gets up and walks out of the office.
President Trump’s gun pic has 7 bullets, not 6. 😂
Two Scoops for PDJT!
“Trump’s gun pic has 7 bullets, not 6.”
Noticed that too. In the photo they appear to have white coloring on the tips. Is there any significance to that?
Is it too late for President Trump to repurpose the plans for the WH ballroom to an indoor gun range?
It’s probably already in the underground section
gz9gjg,
I have seen photos (taken by obama’s bus driver) of the massive underground complex that is already in existence under the White House. It wouldn’t surprise me in the least, if there is a range down there, as well.
Best,
skipper
Looks like the Colt 357 Mag I had in the 80s before foolishly selling it for a profit. 6” nickel plate w original box. Reminded my boys, “never sell your guns.”
I agree with you Sundance on all points. The thing I am contemplating is that we have a very crucial part of our Constitution that protects our right to firearm possession. The Revolutionary War might not have been won had the colonists not had firearms and knew how to use them. They are seen as guarantors of our freedom.
The countries of Europe have no such history. They view guns as if they are personal death machines. I am guessing not 5% of the attendees have ever used a gun. They have no positive relationship to guns whatsoever, and recent propaganda efforts have endeavored to identify guns as the agent of harm, not the individual using the gun. Apparently these politicians believe their own propaganda.
A deeper problem for Europe is that not only do they not have a history of guns as guarantors of freedom, they don’t really have a vibrant history of freedom. Our country is all about FREEDOM! It’s throughout our history, despite the propaganda machine of the globalists that keeps trying to convince us that America is only about cruelty, racism, and damage to everyone. Europe doesn’t have enough of a history of liberty that has stood the test of time.
Whatever the reason for that, it is a major difference between the US and between every other country in the world except Israel. Israel has a history of freedom because the formation of the state of Israel made it possible for Jews to be free in their own land for the first time since before the bible was written. By the way, in Israel almost everyone knows how to use firearms because almost everyone serves in the armed forces.
It is a little funny to hear of the responses of the people at the NATO meeting, and just how confused the people were about it: “Why such a gift?” I guess Erdogan enjoyed pulling their chains. For all the reasons he is a threat to NATO, he knows why he cannot be jettisoned, and my guess is he likes this “spoiler” role.
During the Covid scamdemic so called ‘free’ Israel shut down their country and required proof of the jab to do anything in the country. Travel to Israel was shut down to where one had to show proof of taking the Covid jab to enter the country. Over 90% of Israelis took the Covid jabs. That’s a strange manifestation of ‘freedom’.
That ammo doesn’t look like .357. Too fat for its length. And the revolver frame looks big. Looks more like a .44.
Maybe the Big Dog received a bigger / nicer gift?
Maybe the caliber reflects respect and France got a pop gun?
That was the funniest bit of news I read this week. Most folks that I know own several guns and use them regularly. Mostly for hunting, but they are available for self defense. Heck, the high school kids have guns because they regularly participate in the various shooting competitions, and hunting.
HILARIOUS!!
I do not understand the anti-gun mindset. It is a force equalizer for most people and especially for women. Europe obviously cannot defend itself, and is pleased with the rape culture they have let flourish. I have no patience for their current “situation”.
I’m not a fan either but this was a great move. The European leaders are a bunch of leftist globalist pussies. By the way the Turks make very good firearms.
Maybe it’s a subtle point telling these euro-weenies to blow their brains out?
Off themselves?
That crossed my mind too.
Trump should’ve gave Erdogan an AR-15. Those are much more nicer and cooler looking.
What a bunch of sissies. And they want our bombs. I’d keep it, shoot it, buy more ammo for it. .357 ‘s do have a kick to it when firing, but if you’re prepared for it you can adjust accordingly 😉.
I’m a female and I love to shoot at the range. I also carry. ❤️🇺🇸
I know my eyes are not what they once were, but in the NATO group picture is that Zelensky in the third row to the right side? Why is that toad on the stage? When did Ukraine become a NATO member?
Many of the leaders are into pretending.
Yep. He shows up at any chance to grovel for money and weapons.
he should have gave them dildos.
Not an Erdogan fan myself either, but I have to agree this was a butt-kicking way to make a point.
President Trump certainly knows what to do, which is why we voted for him three times.
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