‘Only a fool would not accept this reward’: Donald Trump defends his decision on accepting $400 million jet from Qatar

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United States President Donald Trump defended his decision to accept a $400 million plane from Qatar to exchange quickly Air Force One, stating that it was given to the defence division and added that solely a fool would not accept a free reward. Trump on Sunday confirmed that the US will obtain a luxurious Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from Qatar’s royal household totally free. In a put up on Truth Social, Trump stated, “The Boeing 747 is being given to the United States Air Force/Department of Defense, NOT TO ME! It is a gift from a Nation, Qatar, that we have successfully defended for many years. It will be used by our Government as a temporary Air Force One, until such time as our new Boeings, which are very late on delivery, arrive.”” Why should our military, and therefore our taxpayers, be forced to pay hundreds of millions of Dollars when they can get it for FREE from a country that wants to reward us for a job well done. This big savings will be spent, instead, to MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN! Only a FOOL would not accept this gift on behalf of our Country. Thank you for your attention to this matter!” he added. The luxurious plane options a main bedroom, visitor suite, two full bogs, 5 lounges, a personal workplace, and 5 kitchens, all designed by French agency Alberto Pinto. Unlike business 747s that carry over 460 passengers, this jet is configured for simply 90 VIPs and 14 crew, with business-class seating restricted to a few rows.Read extra: Qatari royals supply Donald Trump a lavish $400 million 747 jet: Here’s what’s insideThe plane even have reside TV, web connectivity, 13 Blu-ray gamers, over 40 televisions, and plush interiors with gold-accented furnishings.In an interview with Fox News, Trump in contrast Air Force One to plane owned by Middle Eastern nations, noting, “And when you land and you see Saudi Arabia and you see [the United Arab Emirates] and you can see Qatar and you see all these – and they have these brand new Boeing 747s, mostly, and you see ours next to it – this is like a totally different plane.”Discussing Air Force One, a modified Boeing 747-200B that entered service in 1990, Trump remarked, “It’s much smaller. It’s much less impressive, as impressive as it is,” including, “And you know, we’re the United States of America – I believe that we should have the most impressive plane.”According to ABC News, the 13-year-old plane, requiring modifications to satisfy Air Force One specs, might doubtlessly be transferred to Trump’s presidential library basis after his presidency.

Trump recounted the supply: “‘We would like to make a gift. You’ve done so many things. And we’d like to make the gift to the Defense Department,’ which is where it’s going,” and added, “And I said, ‘Well, that’s nice.'”Addressing criticism about accepting diplomatic presents, the president expressed confusion.On “Hannity,” Trump defended his place: “Some people say, ‘Oh, you shouldn’t accept gifts for the country.’ My attitude is, why wouldn’t I accept a gift? We’re giving to everybody else, why wouldn’t I accept a gift?” He famous, “Because it’s going to be a couple of years, I think, before the Boeings are finished.”