Trump Defends Gifted Air Force One From Qatar and Makes 2nd Amendment Pitch as He Campaigns for GOP
Trump said Qatar’s leader offered the 747 as a gift and defended using it while rallying Republicans ahead of the midterm elections.
- On Wednesday, President Donald Trump defended accepting a gifted 747 jet from Qatar at an Arizona rally, telling supporters he took the luxury aircraft because "when you're given gifts, you take them!"
- Facing delays in securing new U.S. presidential aircraft, Trump approached the Emir of Qatar, Tamim, to borrow a 747 because existing planes are 35 years old.
- Boeing officials identified the best available 747, but Tamim insisted on gifting the aircraft rather than providing a loan, leading Trump to accept the jet.
- NBC News reported in August that Trump plans to display the aircraft at his future presidential library, despite strong bipartisan criticism that followed the acceptance last year.
- The campaign swing serves as a "midterm blitz" for the Republican Party ahead of November 3 elections, as Trump works to maintain congressional control in competitive races.
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Trump defends gifted Air Force One from Qatar and makes 2nd Amendment pitch as he campaigns for GOP - Boston News, Weather, Sports
KALISPELL, Mont. (AP) — President Donald Trump used a Western campaign swing on Wednesday to pitch Republicans as vigilant supporters of gun rights and to...
Trump says Qatar offered to gift US a 747 jet after he sought to 'borrow' one
'I said, Tamim, if it's possible, on behalf of the United States of America, the Air Force, I'd love to be able to borrow or use your 747 as Air Force One for a little while while we wait for ours,' the US president says.
'I said, Tamim, if it's possible, on behalf of the United States of America, the Air Force, I'd love to be able to borrow or use your 747 as Air Force One for a little while while we wait for ours,' president says
‘When they give you a 747, you say thank you’: Trump defends Qatar gifted Air Force One
US President Donald Trump used a Western campaign swing to pitch Republicans as vigilant supporters of gun rights and to defend his acceptance of a luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One.
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