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Here’s where Qatar is spending to increase influence in the U.S.
The nation's recent moves include a luxury gift to President Trump, billions of dollars to American universities and media ...
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'Raises a lot of questions': Qatar has spent nearly $100B in the U.S. to gain influence, report suggests
The Free Press' Frannie Block joins Morning Joe to discuss co-reporting on the recent piece 'How Qatar Bought America', which ...
How Qatar Spent Billions to Gain Influence in the U.S.
The tiny Gulf state has showered money on the U.S.’s military and universities, giving it outsize geopolitical clout.
Trump visits Qatar as country's jet offer puts spotlight on nation's growing influence in Washington
The U.S. has grown closer to Qatar in recent years, so much so that the tiny nation has been at the forefront of high-stakes ...
Pentagon says it has accepted Qatari luxury jet for Air Force One use
Democrats and other critics have denounced the arrangement as a “bribe,” warning that Trump’s pursuit of the $400 million jet ...
With Trump Visit, Qatar’s Image Makeover Scores Another Success
The emirate, once called “a funder of terrorism” by President Trump, has spent lavishly on overhauling its global reputation.
Musk to step back from political spending: ‘I think I’ve done enough’
If I see a reason to do political spending in the future, I will do it. I don't currently see a reason,” he said.
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Qatar's gift to Trump isn't just a luxury plane. It's a way to rewrite history. | Opinion
President Donald Trump really wants us to forget he once thought Qatar supported terrorism. Now he seems excited about a free jet.
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U.S. Formally Accepts Luxury Jet From Qatar for Trump
By Eric Lipton and Eric Schmitt Reporting from Washington The United States has accepted ... who worry that Qatar may be trying to improperly influence Mr. Trump, or that the plane itself might ...