Qatar, Trump and Air Force One
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The president grew angry when questioned about the ethical implications of accepting a luxury jetliner from a foreign government.
Despite flying for more than 35 years, the current pair of Air Force One jets remain one of the safest and secure aircraft in the world.
Trump is in talks to accept a luxury Boeing 747 as a gift from the royal family of Qatar, a move CT Sen. Chris Murphy opposes.
“The White House said the royal family of Qatar is giving President Trump a $400 million luxury jet that he will use as Air Force One and then keep once he leaves office,” the comedian began to boos and oohs. “Everyone’s rightfully focused on the plane, but, to me, the big headline is that he’ll eventually leave office.”
Republicans reacted to ABC News' exclusive reporting that President Donald Trump's administration is poised to accept a luxury jumbo jet as a gift from Qatar.