Qatar set to buy up to 210 Boeing jets as deal inked with Trump
President Trump defended plans in May 2025 to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar to be outfitted as Air Force One, saying it would be "stupid" to refuse, as lawmakers in both parties raised ethical and security concerns.
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4 developments- May 11, 2025Donald Trump suggestion he will accept luxury plane from Qatar draws criticism from allies and rivals – US politics live
- May 13, 2025Trump says it would be 'stupid' not to accept gift of Qatari plane
- May 14, 2025Qatar set to buy up to 210 Boeing jets as deal inked with Trump
- May 15, 2025‘Espionage’ Concerns Surround Qatar’s Plans To Gift Trump Jet
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