US EditionBen Shapiro, Laura Loomer criticize Trump over plans to accept luxury plane gift from Qatar
- Some of President Donald Trump's staunchest supporters criticized his plan to accept a jet gift from Qatar for use as Air Force One in May 2025.
- The backlash follows concerns about Qatar's reported ties to Hamas, whose senior leaders have operated from Doha, and allegations the gift could be unethical or illegal.
- Criticism mainly appeared on social media, led by right-wing figures like Laura Loomer and Erick Erickson, while Fox News gave the matter limited coverage.
- Conservative voices like Ben Shapiro argued that if the scenario involved Hunter Biden and Joe Biden instead, conservatives would be reacting strongly, cautioning that this situation does not represent genuine efforts to eliminate corruption.
- Reports indicate that Trump’s presidential library is expected to officially acquire the plane just before his term ends, which would allow him to continue using it despite ongoing ethical and legal concerns.
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Daily Wire's Michael Knowles Calls Qatar Jumbo Jet Trump Gift a Great Deal
Conservative commentator Michael Knowles says concerns about an extravagant gift from a foreign country for President Donald Trump's use are overblown, and that what some are calling a bribe is actually just a great deal on a necessary replacement item.
The US president wants to accept a luxury plane from Qatar as a gift – as a new Air Force One. This is a stain on Trump's white vest, criticises MAGA influencer Laura Loomer.
It is to be believed that the MAGA movement has a number of stupid people, including the influential Laura Loomer and the podcaster Tim Pool. This is at least what can be inferred from Donald Trump's remarks on Monday regarding his decision to accept a Boeing 747-8 worth 400 million dollars offered by the royal family of Qatar.
Examining far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer's power, influence with Trump
It's no secret that far-right conspiracy theorist Laura Loomer is a fan of President Trump and often has his ear. Journalist Tara Palmeri, author of "The Red Letter" on Substack, recently spoke with Loomer about her influence over the president and joins "America Decides" to unpack the interview.
Trump’s plan to accept a luxury Qatari plane is facing backlash from MAGA and Democrats alike - The Boston Globe
President Trump says the jet is a gift to the Defense Department, not a personal one, but lawmakers are raising concerns about the ethical and national security implications.
'Pushing it in our face': Conservative says Trump taking 'bribes' should be turning point
One conservative journalist now believes that it's up to the American people to decide how much of President Donald Trump's "corrupt" behavior they're willing to tolerate.During an appearance on Tuesday's episode of MSNBC's "Deadline: White House," commentator Charlie Sykes said that Trump's acceptance of a $400 million luxury jet from Qatar's royal family should represent a major turning point for the American public. When responding to host Ni…
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