Most Republicans fall in line behind Trump’s defense of accepting Qatari plane
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'I don't think it's worth it': Some GOP lawmakers think Qatari plane deal should stay on the ground
President Donald Trump defended his decision to accept a $400 million luxury plane from the Qatari government to replace the current Air Force One on Monday. Meanwhile, several Republican lawmakers are expressing their apprehension over Qatar's gift to the president.
Most Republicans fall in line behind Trump’s defense of accepting Qatari plane
Though President Donald Trump’s plans to accept a lavish jumbo jet from Qatar are raising outrage among Democrats, the move isn’t prompting any notable political shifts in the U.S. views toward the Qatari regime, with some Democrats downplaying the relevance of Qatar’s specific role in the bargain and many Senate Republicans avoiding criticizing Trump or the offered gift. Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL), long an outspoken critic of Qatar, was one of the …
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