Senate Republicans stop resolution about Qatari plane
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans turned down Democratic efforts to oppose the proposal of allowing a Qatar-owned jet to serve as the next Air Force One. The resolution aimed at disapproving an arms deal from the Trump administration arose in light of reports that a plane, valued at $400 million, would be gifted. This angered many […]
Hegseth might be responsible for hundreds of millions related to a Qatari jet, according to Raskin.
A leading Democrat from the House Judiciary Committee has cautioned Defense Secretary Pete Hegses that he could be held responsible for potentially huge sums—hundreds of millions—after accepting an impressive jet from the government of Qatar. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Representative Jamie Ruskin (D-Md.) asserted that Hegses had officially accepted the Boeing 747 jet […]
Air Force chief: Retrofitting the Qatari jet will be under $400 million
The Pentagon estimates it could cost “probably hundreds of millions of dollars” to modify the Qatar jet into Air Force One, according to Air Force Secretary Troy Meink, who spoke to lawmakers. Meink mentioned that the modifications to the Boeing 747 are expected to be under $400 million, marking the first estimate from the Trump […]
Senate Republicans stop Schumer’s effort to advance Qatari jet legislation
On Wednesday, Senate Republicans blocked a bill proposed by Chuck Schumer, the Senate minority leader from New York. Through unanimous consent, Schumer aimed to advance legislation that would effectively prohibit the use of foreign-owned aircraft as presidential transport. “This gift is completely unacceptable,” Schumer remarked on the Senate floor. “It’s clear daytime bribery. …It’s about […]
Donald Trump Criticizes NBC Reporter for Question About Qatari Jet
Trump Criticizes NBC Journalist During Meeting with South African President On Wednesday, President Donald Trump criticized an NBC reporter who referred to him as “bad” and “unsmart” after he dismissed questions regarding the Pentagon’s recent announcement about revising the Qatar Boeing 747 for future Air Force use. During a strained meeting with South African President […]
New $400M Qatari jet to serve as the next Air Force One
Qatar’s Luxury Aircraft Accepted by Pentagon On Wednesday, the Pentagon confirmed the acceptance of a luxury aircraft from Qatar, which is set to serve as an air force jet during Donald Trump’s presidency. “The Secretary of Defense has accepted the Boeing 747 from Qatar in accordance with all federal rules and regulations,” stated Pentagon spokesperson […]
President Donald Trump criticizes NBC reporter for inquiring about the Qatari jet gift during a meeting with the South African president.
Trump Responds to Reporter on Qatar Jets at White House During a press conference at the White House on Wednesday, President Donald Trump expressed frustration with an NBC reporter who raised questions about the Department of Defense’s recent decision to accept jumbo jets from Qatar. “What are you talking about? You know, you should get […]
Trump’s Qatari ‘Air Force One’ might be a scam that goes too far
President Trump’s approach to corruption seems to both stem from and highlight a deeper issue within our political system. From his days in real estate to the blatant law-breaking during his presidency, Trump has continuously behaved as if the rules don’t apply to him. The initial months of his first term were alarming enough. But […]
Trump Shouldn’t Accept Qatari Jet
Mike Pence on Qatar Jets for Trump Former Vice President Mike Pence expressed on NBC’s Meet the Press that he believes President Donald Trump should decline Qatar jets for his potential air force. Pence pointed out, “First, it’s important to consider who Qatar is. There are military bases there. I have a close family member […]
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) […]