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Trump Defends Acceptance of Qatar's Jumbo Jet as Temporary Air Force One

President Donald Trump sharply criticized an ABC reporter for questioning the ethics of accepting a luxury jet from Qatar, defending the decision as beneficial for the U.S. Department of Defense.

During a press event at the White House, President Donald Trump responded aggressively to ABC reporter Rachel Scott’s inquiry about the propriety of accepting a luxury jet from Qatar. The jet, intended to serve as a temporary Air Force One, was highlighted as a cost-saving measure amid delays in Boeing’s delivery of new presidential aircraft. Trump dismissed the question as embarrassing, asserting that rejecting such a ‘gift to the Department of Defense’ would be ‘stupid.’ He further criticized ABC and its reporter, labeling the network a ‘disaster’ and emphasizing that the jet’s acceptance was under legal review to ensure transparency and avoid any quid pro quo.

Trump also took to Truth Social to express his frustration with critics, particularly Democrats, whom he called ‘world class losers’ for opposing the jet’s acceptance. He argued that the transaction was public and transparent, and that opting to pay top dollar for a new plane when a free one was available was illogical. The controversy comes as Boeing struggles to meet deadlines for new Air Force One planes, leaving the current fleet outdated.

This incident marks another in a series of confrontations between Trump and the media, particularly ABC, with previous clashes involving different reporters and topics. The debate over the jet from Qatar underscores ongoing discussions about ethics, foreign gifts, and presidential transparency.

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