Trump defends controversial gift of jet from Qatar
US media have reported that the Trump administration is set to accept a new Air Force One from Qatar as a gift. Trump has called the deal a "transparent transaction," but critics point to likely conflicts of interest.
Inside Trump's $400m 'palace in the sky' gifted from Qatar
The private 747 comes with a master bedroom, a guest bedroom, two full bathrooms, nine lavatories, five small kitchens, and a private office.
Schatz blasts Trump plan to accept next Air Force One from Qatar
U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz today blasted President Donald Trump’s plan to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 from the Qatari government to be used as a future Air Force One as “disgusting” and “wildly corrupt” among other things.
Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One gift
WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday (May 12) angrily dismissed concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift. The offer from Qatar's royal family to donate the US$400 million 747-8 to be used as the US pres
Trump says it would be 'stupid' not to accept Qatari Air Force One gift
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday furiously rejected ethics concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" not to accept such a gift. "It's a great gesture," the 78-year-old billionaire told reporters at the White House…
Donald Trump defends prospect of Qatar gifting him $400m luxury plane
Trump defended the idea of the US President accepting such a valuable gift from a foreign government as a fiscally shrewd move for the country.
Donald Trump says would be 'stupid' to turn down Qatari jet offer
US President Donald Trump on May 12 dismissed ethics concerns over his plans to receive a new Air Force One plane as a gift from Qatar. "It's a great gesture," he said when asked if Qatar would expect anything in exchange. "I would never be one to turn down that kind of an offer. I mean, I could be a stupid person, say 'no we don't want a free, very expensive airplane.'" France 24's Kethevane Gorjestani tells us more.
Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him plane to use as Air Force One
President Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this week, and U.S. officials say it could be convert...
Trump says it would be ‘stupid’ not to accept gift of Qatari plane
WASHINGTON >> President Donald Trump dismissed ethical concerns about his plan to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family, saying today it would be “stupid” to turn down the generous offer.
Donald Trump defends 'free of charge' $400m 'flying palace' gift from Qatar amid huge backlash
Donald Trump has been forced to defend accepting a $400million 'flying palace' offered to him by Qatar after facing a massive backlash over the deal.
Trump’s New Air Force One? Why Qatar’s Luxury Jet Gift Draws Constitutional Scrutiny
The Constitution bars federal officials from accepting gifts from foreign states without the consent of Congress.
Trump fumes at ‘ABC fake news’ reporter for pressing him on pricey Qatar plane gift: ‘You should be embarrassed!’
‘You are ABC fake news, right?!’ Trump exclaimed. ‘Let me tell you, you should be embarrassed asking that question’
Trump poised to accept Qatar jet gift as Air Force One
Reports of the gift comes just before President Trump is set to travel to the Middle East this week, with a stop in Qatar.
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