"President Trump Faces Backlash for Accepting Luxury Boeing 747 Gift from Qatar"
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"President Trump Faces Backlash for Accepting Luxury Boeing 747 Gift from Qatar"
[!CDATA[President Trump is facing criticism from some of his staunchest supporters for accepting a luxury Boeing 747 as a gift from Qatar to replace Air Force One. Laura Loomer, a far-right activist, expressed concerns about accepting a $400 million gift from the Qatari government, accusing them of supporting Iranian proxies responsible for the deaths of US service members. Conservative commentators like Ben Shapiro and Mark Levin also criticized the decision, with Shapiro calling it "skeezy" and Levin accusing Qatar of spreading anti-American propaganda. Even Republican Senator Josh Hawley voiced his preference for Air Force One to be made in the USA. Despite the backlash, Trump defended his decision to accept the gift, emphasizing that it would not be considered corruption. The Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet, owned by Qatar's royal family, is valued at $400 million and is set to be used as the new Air Force One. Trump plans to transfer the plane to the foundation responsible for his presidential library after leaving office. The president has been vocal about the delays in the production of a new Air Force One by Boeing to replace the current planes. Trump's acceptance of the lavish gift is expected to draw further scrutiny as he travels to the Middle East, including a visit to Qatar.]]