Trump’s Qatar trip is off to a flying start
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Audacy on MSNJet gift from Qatar's royal family to Donald Trump will require billions of dollars and retrofitting to serve as Air Force OnePresident Donald Trump thinks it would be “stupid” to turn down a free airplane from Qatar. However, some experts have already warned that the plane could end up costing billions to retrofit and maintain.
Republicans are attacking congressional Dems who traveled to Qatar for a double standard with their criticism of President Donald Trump accepting a jet from the emirate's royal family.
Several top Republicans in Congress have expressed concerns about the 747 deal, including that the plane would be a security risk.
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New York Magazine on MSNTrump’s Qatari Plane May Not Fly With RepublicansAs Trump defends accepting a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family, many of his fellow Republicans have voiced concerns.
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The emirate, once called “a funder of terrorism” by President Trump, has spent lavishly on overhauling its global reputation.
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Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says he will hold up all Department of Justice nominations on the Senate floor until he gets more answers about the free Air Force One replacement that President Donald Trump says would be donated by Qatar.
The hold will only delay — but not block — the nominees from confirmation, with a simple majority vote of GOP senators able to overcome it.
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed ethical concerns about his plan to accept an airplane as a gift from the Qatari royal family, saying on Monday it would be "stupid" to turn down the generous offer.
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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to place a blanket hold on all Justice Department political nominees, according to his office, as he seeks answers related to the Trump administration’s plans to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family to use as Air Force One.
President Donald Trump defended Qatar gifting the U.S. a jet to use as Air Force One as the new fleet is still under construction.