Bessent supports Trump’s gift of a luxury jet from Qatar: ‘The French gave us the Statue of Liberty’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent spoke out in defense of the Trump administration’s choice to accept a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar during a Sunday interview on CNN. He compared the gesture to historical gifts, saying, “The French gave us the Statue of Liberty. The British gave us a decisive desk,” in response to queries […]
Ongoing coverage: Legislators talk about Trump’s ‘great, attractive bill’ and the Qatari jet donation
House Republicans are set to reconvene tonight as they search for a way to advance President Trump’s “big and beautiful bill,” which faced obstacles on Friday. A group of five Finance Hawks blocked the proposal from the House Budget Committee. Some GOP lawmakers who opposed the endorsement of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (OBBB) […]
‘SNL’ mocks Trump’s visit to the Middle East and the gift of a Qatari jet in the season finale
Saturday Night Live kicked off its latest episode with a playful jab at President Trump’s recent trip to the Middle East, particularly his developing friendship with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. The sketch even suggested that the Qatari government might take over U.S. air force responsibilities while Trump remains in office. In the […]
‘SNL’ Season 50 wraps up with James Austin Johnson’s Trump admiring “habibi” MBS and a $400M “pre-bribe” jet
Saturday Night Live Recap As Saturday Night Live wrapped up its 50th season, it returned to popular forms and featured James Austin Johnson reviving his memorable impression of Donald Trump. This time, he tackled Trump’s recent visit to the Middle East, crafting a comedic bromance with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. In the sketch, […]
SNL parodies Trump’s trip to the Middle East and the $400 million jet issue with Qatar
Saturday Night Live’s Season Finale Mocked Trump’s Middle East Trip In its season finale, “Saturday Night Live” took a humorous approach to President Donald Trump’s recent Middle East visit, downplaying it as a significant foreign policy event. The Cold Open showcased James Austin Johnson portraying an exaggerated version of Trump alongside a fictional Crown Prince […]
Pence: Trump’s Qatar jet does not align with our security
Pence Critiques Trump’s Acceptance of Qatar’s Luxury Jet In a recent conversation, former Vice President Pence expressed concerns regarding President Trump’s acceptance of luxury jets from the Qatari government, describing it as “inconsistent” with U.S. security interests and suggesting that he ought to reject the offer. “We all remember Qatar’s history. We have a military […]
Trump jokes, ‘I could have asked for more’ after getting $2T and a Qatar jet during Middle East trip
On Friday, President Trump made a lighthearted remark about wishing he had asked for “more” from Gulf nations during his recent trip to the Middle East. His visit resulted in over $2 trillion in U.S. investments and even an upgrade for Air Force One. “No trip has ever been like this,” Trump told Brett Beyer, […]
Trump complains about the old Air Force One, stating that ‘new ones are on the way’ following criticism over the gift of a jet to Qatar.
Abu Dhabi – President Trump expressed his sentiments about returning from a beautiful Middle East trip on Friday, reflecting on his aging air force. He announced that “a new thing is coming,” amidst a bipartisan backlash regarding his plans to use it as an alternative to acquire a luxury jet from Qatar. “I’m on my […]
Democrats raise concerns with Hegseth about the security risks of Trump’s Qatar jet.
Several Democratic senators have raised questions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding President Trump’s acceptance of a Boeing 747-8 jet from Qatar. They are pointing out concerns related to national security and the implications of such a transaction. “The American public deserves clarity on how this administration plans to secure the aircraft, the associated costs, […]
Murphy and Democrats focus on Qatari jet donation as they work to prevent arms sales in the Middle East.
On Thursday, Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and several Senate Democrats initiated efforts to hinder $3.5 billion in arms sales to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, as President Trump nears the end of a week-long tour in the Middle East. Murphy introduced a couple of joint resolutions that afternoon, aiming to block $1.9 billion in […]