Trump Loses His Mind Over Pushback to Qatar Jet Deal
www.thedailybeast.com
The president is planning to accept a Boeing 747-8 jet from the country and use it as a new Air Force One.

Summary

Trump lashed out at bipartisan critics after reports revealed he plans to accept a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar for use as Air Force One.

In a Truth Social post, Trump dismissed concerns as “world class losers” complaining about a transparent gift. Qatar stated the plane is under legal review between its Ministry of Defense and the Pentagon.

Critics, including Sen. Bernie Sanders, Sen. Chris Murphy, and Rep. Jamie Raskin, accused Trump of corruption and violating the Constitution.

Even allies like Laura Loomer led the MAGA pushback to the jet deal.

  • Dultas@lemmy.world
    46·
    11 days ago

    Not to mention the refit to include all the secure communication equipment Air Force One has. Also ECM, active countermeasures, NBC equipment, refuelling, etc.

    • Dagwood222@lemm.ee
      14·
      11 days ago

      Realistically, it would probably cost more to retrofit a plane than to just build it from scratch.

      • Dultas@lemmy.world
        13·
        11 days ago

        Because that’s the station The Apprentice was on. /s

        Incase people don’t know NBC stands for Nuclear, Biological, Chemical.

    • Auli@lemmy.caEnglish
      1·
      10 days ago

      Air force one is not a plane it’s just the cal sign of any air force plane the president is on. Executive one is any commercial plane the president is on.