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Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One gift

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US President Donald Trump on Monday furiously rejected ethics concerns over his plans to receive a jet from Qatar to be used as Air Force One, saying it

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  1. Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say

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  2. Newest

    Trump says would be 'stupid' to reject Qatari Air Force One gift

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  1. ABC 7 Chicago

    Trump admin poised to accept luxury jet as gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    President Donald Trump is poised to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the Qatar royal family, sources said.

  2. Fox7 Austin

    Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One, reports say (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Fox7 Austin's feed description

    President Trump will reportedly accept a luxury 747 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal family and use it as Air Force One, raising serious ethical questions, multiple reports say.

  3. Daily Journal

    Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar's ruling family for possible use as Air Force One (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials could convert the plane into a potential presidential aircraft.

  4. ABC 10 Sacramento

    Qatar says no final decision made on gifting Trump a jet to use as Air Force One (opens ABC 10 Sacramento)

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    ABC 10 Sacramento's feed description

    The gift was expected to be announced when Trump visits Qatar as part of a trip that also includes stops in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.

  5. Talking Points Memo

    Qatari Royals Give Trump a Plane (opens Talking Points Memo)

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    Talking Points Memo's feed description

    Fascinating details emerging with the Qatari royal family giving Donald Trump the personal gift of a fully blinged out 747. Yes, they’re giving him a plane.

  6. NBC4 Washington

    Trump reportedly will accept a jet from Qatar's royal family for possible use as Air Force One (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar.

  7. The Boston Globe

    Trump is poised to accept a luxury 747 from Qatar for use as Air Force One (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The plan raises substantial ethical issues, given the immense value of the lavishly-appointed plane and the fact that President Trump plans to use it after he leaves office.

  8. NBC New York

    Trump poised to accept Qatar jet gift as Air Force One (opens NBC New York)

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    NBC New York's feed description

    Reports of the gift comes just before President Trump is set to travel to the Middle East this week, with a stop in Qatar.

  9. Al-Monitor

    Trump to accept lavish jet from Qatar as Air Force One: reports (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    Donald Trump plans to accept a luxury Boeing jet from the Qatari royal family for use as Air Force One and then continue flying in it after his tenure, despite strict rules on US presidential gifts, media reported Sunday.

  10. Salon

    Trump's new plane is "a flying palace" from Qatar royal family (opens Salon)

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    Salon's feed description

    The Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet is set to be used as Air Force One and for travel after Trump leaves office

  11. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    ABC News: Trump to accept 747 from Qatar to use as Air Force One | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    The Trump administration intends to accept a Boeing 747-8 plane as a gift from the Qatari royal family that would then be outfitted to serve as Air Force One, ABC News reported on Sunday, citing unnamed sources familiar with the matter.

  12. Minneapolis Star Tribune

    Trump defends the prospect of Qatar gifting him a plane to use as Air Force One (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)

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    Minneapolis Star Tribune's feed description

    President Donald Trump is ready to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials say it could be converted into a potential presidential aircraft.

  13. Rolling Stone

    Trump Administration Preparing to Accept Luxury Jet from Qatar's Royal Family: Report (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Rolling Stone's feed description

    The $400 million gifted plane is expected to temporarily replace Air Force One and then ownership will be transferred to Trump's presidential library.

  14. NBC News

    Trump administration will accept a luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    The Trump administration is preparing to accept a superluxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar as a gift to be used by President Donald Trump as the new Air Force One for presidential travel until shortly before Trump leaves office, according to four sources familiar with the pl…

  15. Latin Times

    Trump To Accept $400 Million Jet From Qatar And Could Use It As New Air Force One: Report (opens Latin Times)

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    Latin Times's feed description

    President Donald Trump is reportedly set to accept a luxury plane from the Qatari royal family, in what could be the largest gift given to the U.S. from a foreign government

  16. AL.com

    Trump’s new Air Force One might be a gift from the Middle East (opens AL.com)

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    AL.com's feed description

    The gift is expected to be announced when Trump visits Qatar.

  17. CNN

    Trump to accept luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    The Trump administration is set to accept a luxury plane from the Qatari royal family which will be retrofitted and used as Air Force One during his second term, two people familiar with the agreement told CNN.

  18. The Columbian

    Trump set to accept jet from Qatar’s ruling family (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this week, and U.S. officia

  19. Forbes

    What We Know About Trump’s Plan To Accept Plane From Qatar (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    ABC News reported Sunday the Trump administration is preparing to accept a plane worth about $400 million to serve as Air Force One under President Donald Trump.

  20. New York Post

    Trump set to receive $400 million ‘flying palace’ from Qatar to use as Air Force One: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Trump is set to receive a "flying palace" Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar's royal family, which he will use as Air Force One, according to a report.

  21. The Oregonian

    Trump reportedly set to accept luxury jet from Qatar, prompting questions about presidential gifts (opens The Oregonian)

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    The Oregonian's feed description

    Administration officials are prepared to argue the massive gift from the ruling family of Qatar is legal, ABC news reports. Trump would use the plane as Air Force One.

  22. MyNorthwest

    Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar's royal family for possible use as Air Force One (opens MyNorthwest)

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    MyNorthwest's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the royal family of Qatar during his trip

  23. Newsweek

    Trump reportedly getting luxury Qatari jet as gift sparks fury—"Corruption" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    The president is reportedly set to receive a luxury jet from Qatar to serve as Air Force One.

  24. Green Field Reporter

    Trump reportedly is set to accept a jet from Qatar's ruling family for possible use as Air Force One - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump reportedly is set to accept a luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet as a gift from the ruling family of Qatar during his trip to the Middle East this coming week, and U.S. officials could convert the plane into a potential presidential aircraft.

  25. CBS News

    Qatar to donate a jumbo jet for Trump (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    The gift comes comes as President Trump heads to Qatar as part of his first international trip of his second term.

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