Qatar, Trump and Air Force One
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Trump’s plan to accept a $400 million plane from Qatar has ignited a full-blown firestorm among Democrats in Congress
The president grew angry when questioned about the ethical implications of accepting a luxury jetliner from a foreign government.
Some lawmakers flag potential security issues as the president doubles down on defending the offer, saying only a “fool” would turn it down
Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets remain one of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.
Qatar's offer of a luxury jet, which comes on the eve of President's Trump's visit to the Middle East, raises major ethical and legal questions.
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