21 h. ago What it would take to convert a jet from Qatar into Air Force One to safely fly Trump

President Donald Trump grew impatient with how long it was taking to finish new planes to serve as Air Force One, so he started to look for other options

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2 w. ago Trump administration accepts jet from Qatar for possible use as Air Force One

Plane offer set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump and raised questions about Qatar’s motivesUS politics live – latest updatesThe Trump administration has accepted the controversial gift of a Boeing 747 jetliner from the government of Qatar, and directed the air force to assess how quickly the plane can be upgraded for possible use as a new Air Force One.The offer of the jet has set off a firestorm of bipartisan criticism of Trump, particularly following the president’s visit to the country last week to arrange US business deals. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Qatar prime minister says $400m gifts are ‘normal’ between friends, following Trump jet criticism

Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani dismissed accusations that the move was being used by Qatar to curry favor with the president and his administration to seek benefits for the country

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2 w. ago Trump threatens to sue ABC – again – for criticizing him over $400m jet gift from Qatar

Trump issued his complaints about the news station’s coverage of the $400 million jumbo jet

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3 w. ago Three lynx illegally released in Scottish Highlands moved to wildlife park

The three lynx, captured in January, have been moved to a wildlife park.

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3 w. ago Trump gripes again about AF1 as he departs Middle East: ‘I leave now and get on a 42 year

President complains about the age of presidential aircraft amid ongoing backlash over a $400 million plane he is being given by Qatar

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3 w. ago Trump says he wants US to ‘take’ Gaza and turn it into ‘freedom zone’ as he visits the UAE

The president also warned that the U.S. could be forced to take a ‘violent course’ with Iran if the friendly course of action does not work

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3 w. ago MIKEY SMITH: 10 deeply weird Donald Trump moments in 24 hours as he brands generals 'f******g losers'

Donald Trump is wrapping up his three day 'corruption 2025' tour of the Middle East - coming home with a bunch of deals on the table, but also a $400m grift jet that even Qatar apparently didn't want

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3 w. ago Hillary Clinton breaks silence on Trump’s controversial $400m Qatari jet

Former presidential rival warns Republican that no one gives away such an expensive gift ‘without expecting anything in return’ amid ethics uproar

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3 w. ago Trump boasts about changing engines on new luxury jet after striking Qatar Boeing deal

Donald Trump boasted about changing the engines on his new luxury jet after striking a deal with Qatar Airways.

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3 w. ago Trump says he wants US to ‘take’ Gaza and turn it into ‘freedom zone’ as he visits the UAE: Live updates

The president has also warned the U.S. could be forced to take a “violent course” with Iran if the friendly course of action does not work

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3 w. ago Trump warns of ‘violent course’ for Iran before heading to United Arab Emirates for AI talks: Live updates

Donald Trump said Iran has to make a decision as the two countries continue to negotiate over Iran’s nuclear program

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3 w. ago Qatari prime minister makes audacious claim about $400 million luxury jet gifted to Trump... as even MAGA allies raise alarms

Legions of Trump's own supporters, including high-profile MAGA personalities and Republicans, have led criticism against a proposed deal.

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3 w. ago Trump signs $200bn Qatar deal after hailing meeting with Syria’s ‘young, attractive’ president: Live updates

Donald Trump said ending sanctions on Syria would give the country a ‘chance for greatness’ after meeting with Syrian leader Ahmad al-Sharaa

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3 w. ago Lions, horses and things of value: Other gifts given to US presidents as Trump faces heat over $400m jet

Poised to accept a $400 million Qatari jet, Donald Trump isn’t the only U.S. president who has been sent gifts from foreign leaders, writes James Liddell

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3 w. ago Trump’s Qatar visit off to flying start with military jet escort

President Donald Trump's trip to Qatar got off to a flying start when eight fighter jets turned up to escort Air Force One into Doha on Wednesday, May 14.

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3 w. ago Why Trump’s Qatar plane ignited a fierce political debate and could cost more than $1bn

The president insists only a ‘stupid person’ would turn down extravagant gift intended to replace Air Force One, but risks violating U.S. Constitution’s emoluments clause

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3 w. ago Donald Trump gushes over Qatar leader who is giving him a free luxury jet

He sat down with Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim Al Thani, at the start of a state visit to the state, lavishing him with praise - both for his "friendship" to the US and for the exquisite marbling of his palace

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3 w. ago Trump touches down in Qatar amid controversy over luxury jet gift and hopes for Gaza ceasefire

President Donald Trump arrived in Qatar Wednesday amid a controversy about its gift of a new Air Force One and amid hopes he can broker an Israel-Hamas ceasefire.

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3 w. ago Donald Trump complains Air Force One 'much smaller and less impressive' than Middle East planes

President Donald Trump on Tuesday again defended his decision to accept the gift of a luxury jet from Qatar to serve as Air Force One during his remaining years as president.

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