US accepts Boeing jet from Qatar for use
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The U.S. accepted Qatar's gift of a Boeing 747 to serve as the new Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday, despite the ethical quandaries and potential constitutional violations it entails.
President Donald Trump is planning to accept a $400 million plane from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, despite the move drawing bipartisan criticism.
Doha visit, Trump praised Qatar's emir, Sheikh Tamim, while fighter jets escorted his plane, fuelling his vision for a grander ride.
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